DORY


Meaning of DORY in English

I. noun

also do·ree ˈdōrē, ˈdȯr-, -ri

( plural dories also dorees )

Etymology: Middle English dorre, dorray, from Middle French dorée, from feminine of doré, past participle of dorer to gild — more at dor é

1. : the John Dory or a related fish

2. : walleyed pike

II. noun

also do·rey “

( plural dories also doreys )

Etymology: Mosquito dóri, dúri dugout

: a flat-bottomed boat with high flaring sides, sharp bow, and deep V-shaped transom that is used especially on the New England coast and by American fishing vessels and is noted for its qualities in riding seas

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