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Definition of peep of day in English: peep of daynoun ˌpiːp əv ˈdeɪ The first appearance of daylight, the earliest dawn. Also figurative. Now chiefly literary.
adjective ˌpiːp əv ˈdeɪ 1Of, relating to, or designating a Protestant organization active in the north of Ireland 1784–95, whose members clashed with Roman Catholic Defenders. Especially in "Peep o' Day Boys". Now historical. 2Generally. Of, relating to, or active at the first appearance of daylight. Now rare.
Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in Abraham Fleming (c1552–1607), author, literary editor, and Church of England clergyman. From peep + of + day. Definition of peep of day in US English: peep of daynounˌpiːp əv ˈdeɪ The first appearance of daylight, the earliest dawn. Also figurative. Now chiefly literary.
adjectiveˌpiːp əv ˈdeɪ 1Of, relating to, or designating a Protestant organization active in the north of Ireland 1784–95, whose members clashed with Roman Catholic Defenders. Especially in "Peep o' Day Boys". Now historical. 2Generally. Of, relating to, or active at the first appearance of daylight. Now rare.
Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in Abraham Fleming (c1552–1607), author, literary editor, and Church of England clergyman. From peep + of + day. |