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peterman

[ pee-ter-muhn ]

noun

Slang.
plural petermen.
  1. a safecracker.


peterman

/ ˈ辱ːəə /

noun

  1. slang.
    a burglar skilled in safe-breaking
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of peterman1

1805–15; peter a safe or cash box, originally a portmanteau or trunk, as an object to be stolen or rifled (of obscure origin) + -man
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of peterman1

C19: from peter ³
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Along the way, they get feedback from a variety of Hallmark stars, including Bennett, who also serves as host, and judge Melissa Peterman.

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Peterman’s Gabby works beside Tokala Black Elk’s Takoda, the joint’s deadpan, sensible version of Woody from “Cheers.”

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He becomes the fifth quarterback on the Saints roster, along with starter Derek Carr, and reserves Jake Haener, Kellen Mond and Nathan Peterman.

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Chicago also signed quarterback Nathan Peterman from the practice squad to the active roster.

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That came in Week 11 of 2017 and required the opposing quarterback — Buffalo’s Nathan Peterman — to throw five interceptions.

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