name, noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of peer form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of peer form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A section of the British Houses of Parliament, the House of Lords, the House of Peers.
2. 2
   A male given name from Ancient Greek.
3. 3
   A surname originating as a patronymic.

Synonyms

All synonyms

compeerappeararchdukearistocratarmigerassociate

Example

More examples

"He enjoys considerable standing among his peers."

Etymology

Variant of Piers.

Related phrases

house of lordshouse of peershouses of parliament

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