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Piers
peerz
Piers (name) means a masculine given name, a Middle English form of Peter. Example: “Piers Morgan is a well-known British broadcaster.”
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A masculine given name, a Middle English form of Peter.
"Piers Morgan is a well-known British broadcaster."
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Etymology
A Middle English vernacular form of Peter, via Old French Piers, from Latin Petrus.
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What does “Piers” mean?
The word “Piers” means a masculine given name, a Middle English form of Peter.
How do you pronounce “Piers”?
“Piers” is pronounced peerz (/pɪɹz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Piers” in a sentence?
Here is “Piers” used in a sentence: “Piers Morgan is a well-known British broadcaster.”
What part of speech is “Piers”?
“Piers” is a name.
Where does the word “Piers” come from?
The word “Piers” comes from Latin. A Middle English vernacular form of Peter, via Old French Piers, from Latin Petrus.
Is “Piers” a common word?
“Piers” is an uncommon word in modern English.
