petered

We have found lemma(root) word of petered : peter.

Definitions


[ˈpiːtə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end
(e.g: the storm had petered out)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: of unknown origin


[ˈpiːtə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a man's penis

- a prison cell

- a safe or trunk


Phrases:
- tickle the peter

Origin:
late Middle English: from the given name Peter, applied in many transferred uses. Current senses date from the 19th century


[ˈpiːtə], (Noun)

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Origin:
late 19th century: from Blue Peter (the invitation to one's partner to play a further lead in the suit being likened to the raising of this flag)


[ˈpiːtə], (Verb)

Definitions:


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: from Blue Peter (the invitation to one's partner to play a further lead in the suit being likened to the raising of this flag)




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