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derry en · INTJ · etymology 1

Etymology

Uncertain. First attested in c. 1545–1555.

Meanings

(archaic) A meaningless refrain or chorus.
- If that is so, Sing derry down derry! It's evident, very, Our tastes are one. 1885, Gilbert & Sullivan, The Mikado:

derry en · NOUN · etymology 2

Meanings

(Australia, New-Zealand, uncountable) Dislike.