Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An obsolete form of dory.

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Examples

  • Cochenour's girlfriend, Dorrie, is a nice go-between character, at times unexpectedly knowledgeable and sympathetic to Audee.

    REVIEW: Platinum Pohl by Frederik Pohl 2006

  • Doris in the family register of Father Silas Daunt, and "Dorrie" in the good graces of Brother Coventry Daunt.

    All-Wool Morrison Holman Day 1900

  • Reservist Dorothy "Dorrie" Carskadon of Rockford, Ill., was critically injured.

    Theodore's World 2009

  • A special thank you to "Dorrie" for her review of the Rocketfish RF-WHTIB Wireless Speaker Kit.

    About.com Home Theater 2008

  • "Dorrie," said Jack, "Sir Thorald and Lady Hesketh think that we all should start for Paris by the early train.

    Lorraine A romance 1899

  • 'Dorrie' is really a strong piece of work -- a decidedly interesting story. "

    What Necessity Knows Lily Dougall 1890

  • "'Dorrie' is an extremely touching and realistic picture of Liverpool life.

    What Necessity Knows Lily Dougall 1890

  • "I'm not a clinician but there is some PTSD going on here," said Dorrie Durand, a Red Cross caseworker who is assisting tornado victims and is also running the hurricane shelter.

    Springfield, Mass. Locals Head for Shelters Jennifer Levitz 2011

  • Yesterday I started with Dorrie Greenspan's chocolate chip cookie recipe.

    Martha Stewart's Chocolate Chip Cookies 2009

  • I am also permanent friends with her sister, Dorrie Hall, dealer in many interesting objets, mainly Western.

    HOLLYWOOD Larry McMurtry 2010

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