Peke

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See also: peke and pēke

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Clipping.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

Peke (plural Pekes)

  1. (informal) A Pekingese dog.

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Hawaiian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from English Becky and Betty.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈpe.ke/, [ˈpɛ.kɛ]

Proper noun[edit]

Peke

  1. a female given name from English

References[edit]

  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 184
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Peke occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 20 women and 2 men.