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Origin and Etymology of peat
Middle English pete piece of peat, from Medieval Latin peta, probably of Celtic origin; akin to Cornish peyth bit, Welsh peth thing
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Definition of peat
: a bold lively woman
Origin and Etymology of peat
origin unknown
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: a blackish or dark brown material that is the remains of plants partly decayed in water and is dug and dried for use as fuel
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