1. present participle of harry; to persistently harass, annoy, or worry someone
Usage: common in modern usage
2. present participle of harry; to make repeated attacks or raids on an enemy or territory
Usage: military or historical context

Examples

• The constant phone calls were herrying her throughout the day.
• Stop herrying me about my homework—I'll finish it later.
• The enemy forces were herrying the border towns with surprise attacks.
• He kept herrying the witness with difficult questions during the trial.
• The debt collectors were herrying him for months.
• Medieval armies spent the campaign herrying the countryside.