peerage

Meanings

• noun

  The system of titles, ranks, and lands attached to certain noble families, chiefly in the British Isles.

  - "The Duke of Cambridge is a member of the peerage."
  - "The House of Lords is composed mainly of members of the peerage."

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Synonyms

peerdom , peership

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peerage
pear age , square rage , there sage

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Variants

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peerage , peerages , the peerage , life peer , life peerage , life peerages , life peers

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Etymology

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From Old French 'pair' meaning equal, and 'age' meaning condition or status.

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Trivia

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1. The British peerage consists of over 1,200 titles.

2. The oldest title in the British peerage is the Duke of Normandy, which dates back to 1066.

3. Women in the peerage are known as 'peeresses'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nobility: The peerage is a part of the nobility, which refers to a social class of hereditary titles, privileges, and lands.

2. House of Lords: The British House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, mainly composed of members of the peerage.

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Culture

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The peerage is an integral part of British history and culture, representing the nobility and aristocracy. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music, such as Shakespeare's plays and Tchaikovsky's '1812 Overture'.

How to Memorize "peerage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a grand castle with a sign bearing the title 'Peerage' above the gate.
   - Visualize a noble family crest with the title 'Peerage' below.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'peerage' with the image of a noble family.
   - Link the word 'peerage' with the idea of hereditary titles and lands.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'P-E-R-A-G-E': Peers, Equal, Rank, Aristocracy, Gentry, Eminence.

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