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wirry

verbanimals

to maul or choke by biting

To maul or worry by biting or tearing (as a dog might do to sheep); also to choke or strangle.

Example in use

“Da dug'll wirry the lamb.”

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/WIR-ee/

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Origin & context

scotsolderharsh

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