English Explanatory Dictionary

Petter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname from Dutch or German.
noun
  1. One who pets.
verb
  1. To make an irregular, repetitive sound.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛtə/ /ˈpɛtə(ɹ)/ /-ɾə(ɹ)/

Word forms

Petter Petters pettering pettered

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch and German Ludewig, a variant of the personal name Peter.

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