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Meaning
Verb
●
To
puncture
; to
break
through.
●
To create a
hole
in the
skin
for the
purpose
of
inserting
jewelry.
●
to
break
or
interrupt
abruptly
●
To
get to
the
heart
or
crux
of (a matter).
●
To
penetrate
; to
affect
deeply.
Noun
●
In Japanese English:
A
pierced
earring.
Name
●
A
male
given name
from Ancient Greek,
medieval
variant
of Piers. Modern
usage
may also
derive
from the surname.
●
A
surname
originating
as a patronymic.
●
A
city
, the
county seat
of Pierce County, Nebraska, United States.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
pierce
English
percier
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
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Rhymes
Pierce
Fierce
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