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Peri-
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
A prefix used to signify around, by, near, over, beyond, or to give an intensive sense; as, perimeter, the measure around; perigee, point near the earth; periergy, work beyond what is needed; perispherical, quite spherical.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
An imaginary being, male or female, like an elf or fairy, represented as a descendant of fallen angels, excluded from paradise till penance is accomplished. Moore.