pete
noun
\ˈpēt, usually -ēt+V\
Definition of pete
-s
slang
: safe 1b could size up a pete at a glance and tell instantly whether to drill it or draw the spindle — W. M. Swann
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Origin and Etymology of pete
short for 1peter
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