Etymology

peerless

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Today it means: Without peer or equal; unparalleled, nonpareil. Of the highest quality, best. Full definition →

Middle English pereles
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  1. Middle English · inherited frompereles
  2. English todaypeerless

From Middle English pereles, perles; equivalent to peer + -less.

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