Piers
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]A Middle English vernacular form of Peter, from Old French Piers, from Pierre. Doublet of Pedro, Peter, and Boutros.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /pɪəz/
- (General American) enPR: pîrz, IPA(key): /pɪɹz/
- Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ)z
Proper noun
[edit]Piers
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
- A surname transferred from the given name.
Usage notes
[edit]- Revived as a given name in the twentieth century, mainly in the UK.
Related terms
[edit]- (surnames): Pearce, Pears, Pearse, Peers, Perce, Peirce, Peirse, Perris, Perriss, Perse, Persse, Pierce, Pierse
- Pearson, Pierson
See also
[edit]Anagrams
[edit]German
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[edit]Audio: (file)
Noun
[edit]Piers m
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