See Also: Peat(medicine)
peat(1)(dictionary)
peat(2)(dictionary)
three-peat(dictionary)
peat(encyclopedia)
peat(dictionary)
peat moss(medicine)
peat moss(encyclopedia)
GUINNESS PEAT Group PLC.(finance)

peat(2) (iou)



peat noun2. [pi:t] Now arch. & Scot. dial. M16.
[Origin unkn. Cf. PET noun1 & adjective.]
(A term of endearment for) a girl or woman. M16.
A proud or arrogant person. derog. L16.
A lawyer allegedly under the patronage of a particular judge. rare. L17.
? Obsolete by L17, but revived in E19 by Sir Walter Scott.
peatship noun L17.