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PEERINGLY

[peer] Origin

peer

2[peer]
verb (used without object)
1.
to look narrowly or searchingly, as in the effort to discern clearly.
2.
to peep out or appear slightly.
3.
to come into view.

Origin:
1585–95; perhaps aphetic variant of appear

peer·ing·ly, adverb


1. See peep1.

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Word Origin & History

peer
1590s, variant of piren (late 14c.), with a long -i-, probably related to or from E. Fris. piren "to look," of uncertain origin. Influenced in form and sense by M.E. peren (late 14c.), aphetic form of aperen (see appear).
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