† ˈperer Obs.
Also 5 peryr.
[a. AF. perer = OF. perier, F. poirier pear-tree, f. OF. peire, F. poire pear.]
A pear-tree.
| 14.. Pistill of Susan 70 (MS. P.) The palme and þe popeler, þe perer [other MSS. perie] and the ploume [MS. plowine, rime sowme]. 14.. Songs & Carols xxxi. (Warton Cl.) 36 In the myddis of my gardyn is a peryr set. |