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Carey
Carey (ˈkɛərɪ) n1. (Biography) George (Leonard). born 1935, Archbishop of Canterbury (1991–2002)2. (Biography) Peter. born 1943, Australian novelist and writer; his novels include Illywhacker (1985), Oscar and Lucinda (1988), and True History of the Kelly Gang (2001)3. (Biography) William. 1761–1834, British orientalist and pioneer Baptist missionary in IndiaCar•ey (ˈkɛər i, ˈkær i)
n. George, born 1935, English clergyman: archbishop of Canterbury since 1991. Carey
on Carey Streeteuphemism Bankrupt; in severe or crippling debt. Named for the street in London where the bankruptcy court for the United Kingdom was at one time located. You're going to end up on Carey Street if you don't get your company's expenditures under control!See also: Carey, on, streetMother Carey is plucking her chickensIt is snowing. This phrase alludes to "Mother Carey's chickens," which is what sailors call birds they believe are indicative of poor weather. Bundle up, men—Mother Carey is plucking her chickens, so we're in for another rough day on the trail.See also: Carey, chicken, mother, pluckCarey
Carey1. George (Leonard). born 1935, Archbishop of Canterbury (1991--2002) 2. Peter. born 1943, Australian novelist and writer; his novels include Illywhacker (1985), Oscar and Lucinda (1988), and The True History of the Kelly Gang (2001) 3. William. 1761--1834, British orientalist and pioneer Baptist missionary in India Carey Related to Carey: William Carey
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