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Dictionary of
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Origin of the Surname PARRY.
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PARRY
(Welsh) Probably a contraction of Ap Harry, the son of
Harry. In the Welsh it also signifies ready, prepared, equal, like; para,
endurance, one capable of enduring. The name may be local, from parys,
a mountain in Wales, so called from parhous, inexhaustible (mines); or pres,
brass, copper, ore.
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C, D, E,
F, G, H,
I, J, K,
L, M, N,
O, P, Q,
R, S, T,
U, V, W,
X, Y, Z
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