peeler

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Noun 1.2.1.1 Synonyms 1.2.1.2 Related terms 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Noun 1.3.1.1 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -iːlə(r)

[edit] Etymology 1

From the surname of Sir Robert Peel, who established London's police force; compare bobby, from the given name.

[edit] Noun

peeler (plural peelers)

1. (British, slang, archaic) A police officer.

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• See under police officer.

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• bobby

[edit] Etymology 2

From peel + -er.

[edit] Noun

peeler (plural peelers)

1. A person whose job it is to peel fruit or vegetable produce.
2. A utensil for peeling fruit or vegetables.

   potato peeler

3. (pejorative, slang) A woman (or less commonly a man) who removes her clothing for entertainment. A stripper.

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