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burry

1

[ bur-ee ]

adjective

, bur·ri·er, bur·ri·est.
  1. full of or covered with burs; bur; burlike.


burry

2

[ bur-ee ]

adjective

, bur·ri·er, bur·ri·est.
  1. characterized by or spoken with a burr.

burry

/ ˈbɜːrɪ /

adjective

  1. full of or covered in burs
  2. resembling burs; prickly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of burry1

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; bur 1, -y 1

Origin of burry2

First recorded in 1865–70; burr 3 + -y 1
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Example Sentences

Douglas never gave a thought to his mortality, according to his publicist and intermittent caregiver, Allan Burry.

To hide the huskiness in his own voice Mr. Traill relapsed into broad, burry Scotch.

If the mohair is very burry, it has to be treated chemically, and this spoils the luster.

They ducked behind rocks or trees and piled off their horses in a burry.

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