One of the twelve peers of France, companions of Charlemagne in war.

Alternative forms: douzepere] "Big-looking like a doughty doucepere." (Spenser)

Origin: F. Les douze pairs the twelve peers of France, renowned in romantic fiction.

(01 Mar 1998)

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