'Arry
(ˈærɪ)
[The common Christian name Harry vulgarly pronounced without the aspirate.]
Used humorously for: A low-bred fellow (who ‘drops his h's’) of lively temper and manners. Hence 'Arryish a., vulgarly jovial.
| 1874 Punch's Almanac, 'Arry on 'Orseback. 1881 Sat. Rev. No. 1318. 148 The local 'Arry has torn down the famous tapestries of the great hall. 1880 W. Wallace in Academy 28 Feb. 156/1 He has a fair stock of somewhat 'Arryish animal spirits, but no real humour. |