Peers

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  • noun. Plural form of peer.
  • verb. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of peer.
  • Word Usage
    "The eldeft ions of Scotch peers, particularly, were difqualified from being chofen in parliament for any part of Scotland; as was alfo a Scotch peer, if he was made a peer of Great Britain, from vo - ting for the fixteen peers* who at every new parlia - ment are elected to reprefent Scotland in the Bri - tifti houfe of Lords."