PEEL, to strip, or disrobe.—_Pugilistic._

PEELER, a policeman; so called from Sir Robert Peel (_see_ BOBBY);

properly applied to the Irish constabulary rather than the City police,

the former force having been established by Sir Robert Peel.

PEEPERS, eyes; “painted PEEPERS,” eyes bruised or blackened from a blow.

PEERY, suspicious, or inquisitive.

PEG, brandy and soda water.

PEG, “to PEG away,” to strike, run, or drive away; “PEG a hack,”

to drive a cab; “take down a PEG or two,” to check an arrogant or

conceited person.

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