parer

[ pair-er ]

noun

1. paring knife ( def ).
2. peeler ¹( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of parer¹

First recorded in 1570–80; pare ( def ) + -er ¹( def )

Example Sentences

“No, Mäusele,” her mother says, pointing to the potato parer: “It’s too sharp.”

From New York Times

One side of the storage box is magnetic, to grab the 8-inch chef’s knife and 4-inch parer that are also included.

From Seattle Times

The many skilful hands of willing neighbors emptied the barrels, and with sharp knives or an occasional Apple parer, filled the empty vessels with cleanly pared and quartered apples.

From Project Gutenberg

If a vegetable parer is available, the potatoes may be put through the machine before steaming.

From Project Gutenberg

I use Topping's driers and Williams's parers; they are satisfactory.

From Project Gutenberg