noun

1. a person or thing of the same rank, value, quality, ability, etc.; equal; specif., an equal before the law
2. a noble; esp., a British duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron

Etymology: ME peir < OFr per < L par, an equal: see par

transitive verb

intransitive verb

1. to look closely and searchingly, or squint, as in trying to see more clearly
2. to come out or show slightly; come partly into sight
3. Old Poet. to appear

Etymology: ? aphetic < appear