The Collaborative International Dictionary
Pirrie
Pirry \Pir"ry\, Pirrie \Pir"rie\, n. [Cf. Scot. pirr a gentle
breeze, Icel. byrr a prosperous wind, bylr a blast of wind.]
A rough gale of wind. [Obs.]
--Sir T. Elyot.
Wiktionary
pirrie
n. (context obsolete English) A rough gale of wind.
Usage examples of "pirrie".
Lord Pirrie, considered one of the best authorities on shipbuilding in the world, was the designer.