peer
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1peer

noun \ˈpir\

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

Examples of PEER

  1. He was respected and admired by his peers.
  2. teenagers spending time with their peer groups

Origin of PEER

Middle English, from Anglo-French per, from per, adjective, equal, from Latin par
First Known Use: 13th century

2peer

transitive verb

Definition of PEER

archaic

First Known Use of PEER

14th century

3peer

intransitive verb

Definition of PEER

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

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