ry- root words — words with the ry- root

The root ry- comes from Old French erie, meaning condition or practice of. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including outlawry. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ry- root

Explore words with ry- — words containing the ry- root and sharing its sense of "condition or practice of". Examples include outlawry. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ry- mean?

The ry- root means condition or practice of, from Old French erie. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.