noun
- Plural of kerry; a short, stout walking stick or cudgel, traditionally used in Ireland.
Usage: chiefly Irish; also spelled 'carries'
Examples
- The old man carried one of his kerries on his daily walks through the village.
- In traditional Irish culture, kerries were common walking sticks among rural folk.
- He collected several antique kerries from different regions of Ireland.
- The museum displayed a collection of hand-carved kerries from the 19th century.