RORY

Etymology

Proper noun

Rory

A male given name from Irish

A female given name

Etymology 1

Adjective

rory (comparative more rory, superlative most rory)

(obsolete) Covered by dew.

Synonyms

• (covered by dew): dewy, rorid; see also bedewed

Etymology 2

Adjective

rory (comparative more rory, superlative most rory)

(obsolete) Of gaudy, tasteless, or unsubtle colors.

Source: Wiktionary


Ro"ry, a. Etym: [L. ros, roris, dew.]

Definition: Dewy. [R.] And shook his wings with rory May-dew wet. Fairfax.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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22 February 2025

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