(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:01:37

Pir"ry, Pir"rie (?), n. [Cf. Scot. pirr a gentle breeze, Icel. byrr a prosperous wind, bylr a blast of wind.]

A rough gale of wind.

[Obs.]

Sir T. Elyot.

 

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