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peeler

[ pee-ler ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a person or thing that peels.
Also called parer. a kitchen implement, often having a swiveling, protected blade, for removing the peel or outer skin of a vegetable or fruit.
1. a long-staple cotton raised originally in the regions along the Yazoo River and the Mississippi River delta.
2. a yarn made from this cotton.
Slang. a striptease dancer.
a log, especially of a Douglas fir, suitable for rotary cutting into veneers.

peeler

[ pee-ler ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

, British Archaic.

peeler

/ ˈpiːlə /

a special knife or mechanical device for peeling vegetables, fruit, etc
a potato peeler
slang.
a striptease dancer

peeler

/ ˈpiːlə /

Origin of peeler¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English peler; equivalent to peel ¹( def ) + -er ¹( def )

Origin of peeler²

1810–20; named after Sir R. Peel; -er ¹

Origin of peeler¹

C19: from the founder of the police force, Sir Robert Peel

Don Roberto O'Krassa also has produced a highly satisfactory combined peeler and polisher.

It cannot be very old, however, since the last verse mentions the "black peeler."

"It's a toothpick and a tater-peeler put together," said Siwash, when it came back to his hand.

It was common report that this woman was the mother of a beautiful octoroon daughter with hair exactly the color of old Peeler's.

Old Peeler tipped to the door leading into the hallway, opened it, peered out and waved his fat hand, beckoning someone to enter.

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