English Explanatory Dictionary

far cry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A long distance, in terms of dissimilarity or difference.
adv
  1. Very much; to a great extent or degree; by far.

Pronunciation

en-au-far cry.ogg

Word forms

far cry far cries

Etymology

In allusion to the sending of criers or messengers through the territory of a Scottish clan with an announcement or summons.

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