PUER

Etymology 1

Noun

puer (uncountable)

(chiefly, historical) Dung (of dogs, fowls, etc) used in tanning, after applying lime, to soften skins.

Etymology 2

Noun

puer (plural puers)

Ellipsis of puer aeternus.

Coordinate terms

• puella

Anagrams

• Peru, Pre-U, Prue, Rupe, pure, re-up, reup

Source: Wiktionary


Pu"er, n. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.]

Definition: The dung of dogs, used as an alkaline steep in tanning. Simmonds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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