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derry

1

[der-ee]

noun

plural

derries 
  1. a meaningless refrain or chorus in old songs.



Derry

2

[der-ee]

noun

  1. Londonderry.

  2. a town in SE New Hampshire.

Derry

1

/ ˈɛɪ /

noun

  1. a district in NW Northern Ireland, in Co Londonderry. Pop: 106456 (2003 est). Area: 387 sq km (149 sq miles)

  2. another name for Londonderry

“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

derry

2

/ ˈɛɪ /

noun

  1. to have a prejudice or grudge against

“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

derry

3

/ ˈɛɪ /

noun

  1. slanga derelict house, esp one used by tramps, drug addicts, etc

“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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of derry1

First recorded in 1545–55; of obscure origin
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of derry1

C19: probably from derry down, a refrain in some folk songs, alluding to the phrase have a down on; see down 1

Origin of derry2

C20: shortened from derelict
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There is also violence in Derry, Newry, Newtownabbey and a car is set on fire in Belfast.

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Derry City and Strabane District Council, which manages the artwork, said design work for the repair has been completed.

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Maurice Devenney, Derry's then mayor, said then that it "reflects positively how the city is moving forward" as it prepared for its year as UK City of Culture.

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"With the people of Derry/Londonderry not having to pay for the electric," Deirdre added.

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"Our hope and intention was that it would make an enduring contribution to the Derry cityscape - a positive and peaceful space where people could gather, somewhere where Derry citizens could continue to develop a sense of collective belonging for years to come."

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