peerie

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English

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Adjective

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peerie (comparative peerier, superlative peeriest)

  1. (chiefly Shetland and Orkney) Small, tiny.

Noun

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peerie (plural peeries)

  1. A Shetland sheepdog.
  2. Alternative form of peery (spinning top)

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Etymology 1

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From peer (pear) +‎ -ie, due to the resemblance of some spinning tops to pears.

Noun

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peerie (plural peeries)

  1. A spinning top.
Descendants
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  • English: peery

Etymology 2

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Unknown.

Alternative forms

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Adjective

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peerie (comparative peerier, superlative peeriest)

  1. (Northern Isles) small, little, tiny
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