Herries

/ˈhɛriz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of harry; to continually bother, harass, or worry someone.

Etymology

From Old English hergian through Middle English harry. The '-es' ending is standard verb conjugation for third person singular.

Kelly Says

If something 'herries' you, it means it worries or bothers you constantly—it's like how a dog herries a cat by chasing it around the house!

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