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wherry

UK/ˈʍɛɹi/ US/ˈwɛɹi/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

light rowboat for use in racing or for transporting goods and passengers in inland waters and harbors

Origin

From Middle English whery (“small boat”), of obscure origin but cognate to French houari and Breton ouari, as well as Welsh chweri (“small boat”).

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