peterman
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of peterman
1805–15; peter a safe or cash box, originally a portmanteau or trunk, as an object to be stolen or rifled (of obscure origin) + -man
Example Sentences
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Only the US - who GB play at 13:35 GMT live on BBC Two - had beaten Canada's Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman so far.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
At 09:05 they face Canada's husband-and-wife pair Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
Holder Cash Peterman took the snap and flipped the ball over his shoulder as kicker Mateen Bhaghani circled behind him, the ball hitting the turf instead of Bhaghani’s hands.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025
Nathan Peterman started the second half and was 4 of 6 for 58 yards.
From Washington Times • Aug. 12, 2023
Peterman, watching, beheld the sudden change in him.
From The Man in the Twilight by Cullum, Ridgwell
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