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peerie

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peer·​ie
variants: or peery \ ˈpēri \
plural peeries

Definition of peerie

 (Entry 1 of 2)

chiefly Scottish
: peg top sense 1

peerie

adjective
\ " \

Definition of peerie (Entry 2 of 2)

Scottish
: small a peerie lad

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History and Etymology for peerie

Noun

perhaps irregular from pear entry 1 + -ie; from its shape

Adjective

origin unknown

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“Peerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peerie. Accessed 17 Aug. 2022.

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