Rory
How to Use Rory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly known today as a first name; the older adjective meanings (dewy, or loudly colourful) are rare and mostly dialectal.
The adjective uses are archaic or regional and rarely appear in modern writing.
Word Forms
more rory comparative, more rory comparative, Rorys plural, Rories plural, most rory superlative, most rory superlative
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Etymology
As a given name, an anglicised form of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic Ruairí/Ruairidh, meaning roughly "red-haired king." The adjective senses (dewy; gaudy) come from an unrelated dialect word.