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Word: pierce (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Proper noun:

  • male|from=Ancient Greek, medieval variant of Piers. Modern usage may also derive from the surname.
  • patronymic|from=given names

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Verb:

  • transitive to break or interrupt abruptly
  • transitive to create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry
  • transitive to puncture; to break through

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