petter
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a word derived from
pet.
petnounany domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately.
Example Sentences
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The baron came to the table with a blissful air, crying: "I vould like noding petter, but I haf not ein sou."
From Fr?d?rique; vol. 1 by Charles Paul de Kock
"I say, they'll pe speaking fa-ar petter English in Uist than in Styornaway."
From Mr. Punch in the Highlands by Various
"Dis muss is so bad like it vill pe Lund vill get no petter py looking at him, ain't dot so?"
From The Rover Boys in Southern Waters or The Deserted Steam Yacht by Edward Stratemeyer
"The further I take these willains from the others, the petter," thought he.
From Cudjo's Cave by J. T. (John Townsend) Trowbridge
"It is petter than Offenbach!" she said, beginning to weep softly.
From Mrs. Fitz by J. C. Snaith