Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BARRY, n. A half-pint of whisky toddy, mixed in a decanter.Rnf. 1813 G. MacIndoe Wandering Muse 61:
Arriv'd in John's, the well brew'd Barry set, To thaw the heart, and thin the edge of wit.
[Orig. obscure. Phs. from a personal name.]
