First Known Use: 13th century
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1peer
noun \ˈpir\
: a person who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else
: a member of the British nobility
Full Definition of PEER
1
: one that is of equal standing with another : equal; especially : one belonging to the same societal group especially based on age, grade, or status
2
archaic : companion
3
a : a member of one of the five ranks (as duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron) of the British peerage b : noble 1
— peer adjective
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Origin of PEER
Middle English, from Anglo-French per, from per, adjective, equal, from Latin par
Rhymes with PEER
2peer
verb
3peer
verb
Definition of PEER
intransitive verb
1
: to look narrowly or curiously; especially : to look searchingly at something difficult to discern
2
: to come slightly into view : emerge partly
Origin of PEER
perhaps by shortening & alteration from appear
First Known Use: 1580
PEER Defined for Kids
1peer
verb \ˈpir\
peeredpeer·ing
Definition of PEER for Kids
1
: to look curiously or carefully
2
: to come slightly into view : peep out
2peer
noun
Definition of PEER for Kids
1
: a person of the same rank or kind : equal
2
: a member of one of the five ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron) of the British nobility
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