harry

har·ry

verb \ˈher-ē, ˈha-rē\

har·riedhar·ry·ing

Definition of HARRY

transitive verb

1

: to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault

2

: to force to move along by harassing <harrying the terrified horses down out of the mountains — R. A. Sokolov>

3

: to torment by or as if by constant attack

Origin of HARRY

Middle English harien, from Old English hergian; akin to Old High German heriōn to lay waste, heri army, Greek koiranos ruler

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with HARRY

carry, gharry, marry, parry, Shari, tarry