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English word origin

Etymology of Piers

A Middle English vernacular form of Peter, from Old French Piers, from Latin Petrus. Doublet of Pedro, Peter, and Boutros.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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A male given name from Ancient Greek. · A surname transferred from the given name.

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A Middle English vernacular form of Peter, from Old French Piers, from Latin Petrus. Doublet of Pedro, Peter, and Boutros.

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