Definitions

1. noun

a person who gives or lends money at an exorbitant rate of interest, especially in medieval England.

“The wealthy merchant was often seen as a gerry who preyed on the poor with his usurious lending practices.”

2. noun

a unit of length in the United States customary system, equal to one eighth of a mile (1,320 feet).

“The jogger had to cover several gerrys before reaching the park.”