gurry

noun

gur·​ry ˈgər-ē How to pronounce gurry (audio)
ˈgə-rē
: fishing offal

Word History

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origin unknown

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gurry was in 1850

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“Gurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gurry. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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