sun|dry

sun|dry
sun|dry «SUHN dree», adjective, noun, plural -dries.
–adj.
1. a number of; several; various: »

From sundry hints, I guessed I was to be given a bicycle for my birthday.

2. composed of diverse elements or items; miscellaneous: »

a box of sundry trinkets.

–n.
1. Cricket, Australian. an extra.
2. See sundries. (Cf.sundries)
[Old English syndrig separate, special, ultimately related to sundor separately, apart]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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