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Peele

American  
[peel] / pil /

noun

  1. George, 1558?–97?, English dramatist.


Peele British  
/ piːl /

noun

  1. George. ?1556–?96, English dramatist and poet. His works include the pastoral drama The Arraignment of Paris (1584) and the comedy The Old Wives' Tale (1595)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In her “Vanity Fair” cover story last year, Charli told writer Anna Peele that she turned down a Brat Tour documentary, despite her label pressuring her to make one.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

Who knew that Jordan Peele rewrote “Get Out” 400 times, or that Paul Simon composed his “Graceland” album by combing through all of his previous work?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

Mrs Graham's father, Frank Peele, has been credited with saving the breed known as the Norfolk Black.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

The author Sam Wasson described it as “America’s most popular art,” and its major theaters were training grounds for stars like Tina Fey, Jordan Peele and Stephen Colbert.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Marlowe, Kyd, Greene, Lyly, Nash, Lodge, and Peele all helped to prepare the way.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various

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