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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gorry, a. Also: gorrie, goirry. [f. gor Gore n. Cf. e.m.E. gory (a 1547).] a. Slimy. b. Blood-stained. —1456 Hay II. 141/33.
Wyne in our mekle habundance … makis the body wayke, and the eyne wayke and goirry a1500 Henr. Fab. 1076 (B).
Thy gorry [v.r. gorrie] gomys and thy bludy snowt
