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Definition of Centry
1. n. See Sentry.
Definition of Centry
1. Noun. (obsolete form of sentry) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Centry
1. centre [n CENTRIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Centry
Literary usage of Centry
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Writings of Samuel Adams by Samuel Adams (1906)
"language, and threatening ; but said nothing of their attacking him, or throwing
anything at him—Mr. Hinckley declared, that the people went to the centry, ..."
2. Archaeologia Americana: Transactions and Collections of the American by American Antiquarian Society, Jay I. Kislak Collection (Library of Congress) (1885)
"... barber the dwelling house & shopp with outhouses garden & 2 aeres & halfe of
land in centry field of the said Walters forever in fee simple for 40' by ..."
3. Records of the Borough of Nottingham: Being a Series of Extracts from the by Nottingham (England). (1900)
"centry house and pinfold.—It is Agreed, the centry-house at the bridges to bee
taken downe, and it and the pinfold to bee sett at the ..."
4. A plan of discipline, composed for the use of the militia of the county of by William Windham, George Townshend Townshend (1760)
"As foon as the corporal with the relief, comes within fix paces of the centry
who is to be relieved, he orders his men to halt, and reft their firelocks, ..."
5. A Record of the Streets, Alleys, Places, Etc. in the City of Boston by Boston (Mass.) Street laying-out dept (1910)
"*Sentry street, B., 1708; from Common (now Tremont) street up centry (now Beacon)
hill to former head of Temple street (now in grounds of State House); ..."
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