Main Entry:

wher·ry

Pronunciation:

\ˈhwer-ē, ˈwer-\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural wherries

Etymology:

Middle English whery

Date:

15th century

1: any of various light boats: as a: a long light rowboat made sharp at both ends and used to transport passengers on rivers and about harbors b: a racing scull for one person 2: a large light barge, lighter, or fishing boat varying in type in different parts of Great Britain