2. Noun. (Scotland) hopscotch (gloss the children's game) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Peevers
1. peever [n] - See also: peever
Lexicographical Neighbors of Peevers
Literary usage of Peevers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New York Red Book (1897)
"Mr. Maloney was elected to the Assembly, by receiving 4895 votes to 4330 for
Benjamin A. peevers, Republican; 139 for F. Flegler, Socialist Labor; ..."
2. Reports of Cases Heard and Decided in the House of Lords on Appeals and by Great Britain Parliament. House of Lords (1847)
"Stewart and Kincaid were receivers under the deed of 25th June, 1 834, for which
O' Conner and peevers were trustees, ..."
3. One Hundred Modern Scottish Poets: With Biographical and Critical Notices by David Herschell Edwards (1883)
"... or braw chucks he would bring, Wi' smoothest o' peevers as round as a ring—
Or search a' the burn for the bonniest stane, To build up a hoose for the ..."
4. Collections Historical & Archaeological Relating to Montgomeryshire and Its by Powys-land Club (1886)
"Roger Juckes,=Ales, dau. of Esq. Sir Thomas Leighton, Knt. Richard Pickstock of
peevers, Esq. Lodwick=r Lewis. ..."
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