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
Nathan Peterman started the second half and was 4 of 6 for 58 yards.
From Washington Times • Aug. 12, 2023
The veteran wound up starting against the Jets after the Bears announced third-stringer Nathan Peterman would replace him in the lineup and was 14 of 25 for 179 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2022
From the first moment of the girl's story of her successful effort with this man, Sternford, this vaunting rival, Peterman had been bitterly stirred.
From The Man in the Twilight by Cullum, Ridgwell
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