What is another word for Petre?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛtə] (IPA)

Synonyms for Petre:

What are the hypernyms for Petre?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Petre

360 Petre, Father Edward, vii.
"History of the English People, Index"
John Richard Green
In October, too, five Catholic Lords-the Earl of Powis, Viscount Stafford, my Lord Petre, my Lord Arundell of Wardour, and my Lord Bellasis were committed to the Tower on a charge of treason.
"Oddsfish!"
Robert Hugh Benson
It was said that Father Petre, a Catholic clergyman, had been instrumental in carrying out this contrivance, and therefore the enemies of the royal family talked of the young prince as Perkin or Petrelin.
"A History of the Four Georges, Volume I (of 4)"
Justin McCarthy

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