Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A variant of
nurry .
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Examples
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"Norry," he began intensely, "I'm in hell -- in hell.
The Plastic Age Percy Marks 1923
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On the morning of November 10th, when the Second Army launched its attack on the famous Hindenburg line before Metz, the 92nd Division held the line of Vandieres -- St. Michel, Xon and Norry.
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'Yes, your Riverence, that's the cow that gives food to Norry and the fourteen childer.'
Irish Wit and Humor Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell Anonymous
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Norry walked out of the room, and Hugh quickly fell into a light sleep.
The Plastic Age Percy Marks 1923
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Central, a livelier and more robust Norry than Hugh had ever seen.
The Plastic Age Percy Marks 1923
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He had got along for a year without her; he had almost ceased thinking of her when Norry brought her back to his mind.
The Plastic Age Percy Marks 1923
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Norry could help him but because he had to talk to somebody and Norry already knew the worst.
The Plastic Age Percy Marks 1923
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Mr. Parker was an artist, a portrait-painter, and he got prices for his pictures that staggered Hugh when Norry mentioned them casually.
The Plastic Age Percy Marks 1923
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Norry brought him the drink, but nothing less than three glasses even began to satisfy Hugh.
The Plastic Age Percy Marks 1923
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Of course, we both know how ingenuous and romantic Norry is; he can find tragedy in a cut finger.
The Plastic Age Percy Marks 1923
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