Peary

[ peer-ee ]

/ ˈpɪər i /

noun

Robert Edwin,1856–1920, U.S. admiral and arctic explorer.

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Examples from the Web for peary

Before necessary repairs could be accomplished Admiral Peary discovered the Pole and the purpose of the expedition was at an end.
Aircraft and Submarines|Willis J. Abbot.
It was here, apparently within reach of his goal, that Peary had to turn back three years before for want of food.
A Book of Discovery|Margaret Bertha (M. B.) Synge
Should you like to know how Mr. Peary felt at this eventful hour?
Modern Americans|Chester Sanford
With this letter in his pocket, why did Mr. Peary say that no one had been told?
My Attainment of the Pole|Frederick A. Cook

Peary, although having Bartlett's report on this, insinuated that I had no instruments, and that I made no observations.
My Attainment of the Pole|Frederick A. Cook

British Dictionary definitions for peary

Peary

/ (ˈpɪərɪ) /

noun

Robert Edwin. 1856–1920, US arctic explorer, generally regarded as the first man to reach the North Pole (1909)

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