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Great Lakes was one of 223 breweries to participate in the festival, which showcased more than 400 beers, ciders, meads and perries aged in wood barrels or in contact with wood.
—Joey Morona, cleveland, 11 Nov. 2019
Christian Banker of Oceanside, a QUAFF member, third place, specialty cider and perry category.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2019
The orchard has about 6,000 trees, including more than 20 varieties of traditional European and early American cider apples and perry pears.
—Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, 25 Sep. 2018
Regardless, the list leans European and Washington, and includes local cider and perry.
—Jenna Scatena, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2018
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English peirrie, from Anglo-French peré, from Vulgar Latin *piratum, from Latin pirum pear
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of perry was
in the 14th century
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“Perry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perry. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Biographical Definition
Perry
2 of 3biographical name (2)
Matthew Calbraith 1794–1858 American commodore
Perry
3 of 3biographical name (3)
Oliver Hazard 1785–1819 brother of Matthew Perry American naval officer
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