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peter pan \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|pan, -aa(ə)n\ noun Usage: usually capitalized both Ps Etymology: after Peter Pan, boy hero of the play Peter Pan, or the Boy who wouldn't grow up (1904), by Sir James M. Barrie died 1937 Scottish novelist & dramatist 1. : a person who retains in mature years the naturalness, simplicity of spirit, and charm associated with childhood < we could all remain perpetual children, clean, happy, epicene Peter Pans — Dwight Macdonald > < you're married to a Peter Pan who absolutely will refuse to escape from the comfortable irresponsible stage of childhood — Dorothy Dix > 2. : a small flat close-fitting collar usually with rounded ends meeting in front used on women's and children's clothing
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