Definitions for derries

derries der·ry

Spelling: [der-ee]
IPA: /ˈdɛr i/

Derries is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 117 anagrams from letters in derries (deeirrs).

Definitions for derries

noun

  1. a meaningless refrain or chorus in old songs.
  2. Londonderry (defs 1, 2).
  3. a town in SE New Hampshire.

Origin of derries

First recorded in 1545-55; of obscure origin

Examples for derries

derry wishes to serve his country but is bound by a tie he cannot in honor break.

Young derry Willard and Rosalee just stood and looked at each other.

"It is, I admit, a new idea to me," said young derry Willard.

Is there any Webb mentioned in history at the siege of derry?

From Limavady to derry there is very little uncultivated land.

The view of derry at the distance of a mile or two is the most picturesque of any place I have seen.

He has been here to say that he's off for derry to-night with the mail to meet Dolly.

Young derry Willard had to run like everything to catch his train.

At derry more than usual ceremony awaited a stranger at the gates.

His honour, happily, was away in derry, and no one was there to question us as to our expedition.

Word Value for derries
Scrable

9

Words with friends

8

Similar words for derries
Word of the day