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The aristocratic or upper classes of society
“Labour peer Baroness Golding said in a statement that the two protesters were guests of hers.”
Panel that hears legal matter
A group of people of similar age involved in a particular activity
“One child of thirteen years of age may be three or four inches taller than a peer of the same age.”
Plural for a person or thing that is the equal of another specified person or thing
“The nation longs to return to a position in which it is a peer of its rivals.”
Plural for an associate or fellow in a given group, organization or setting
“Sometimes, a mild criticism by a peer overwhelms this defense strategy, leading them to abruptly plummet into a state of severe depression and self-loathing.”
Plural for a male member of the monarchy, nobility or aristocracy
Plural for a woman having a noble rank, especially one belonging to the peerage
Plural for the act or fact of looking at something
Plural for a person who was a fellow attendee at one's school
Plural for member of the jury
Plural for a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman
To look or stare at someone or something, especially intently
“Later, with the test completed, the scientists peer at a strange-looking map and smile.”
To investigate or meddle in a matter, especially the private affairs of others
To investigate or snoop around in someone else's business
To stare in an angry or fierce way
To make a vigorous and thorough search
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