Definition of pete

pete

noun

• a safe, till, or cash box. From "Peter". Predominant use in 1920's through 1940's. Sometimes also used to refer to a prison cell or a courtroom witness box.

  I'm known for taking petes.

  I'm the best pete man in the country.

  Last edited on Jun 05 2014. Submitted by Anonymous on Apr 27 2013.

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for Pete's sake	Definitions include: an exclamation of displeasure.
for Pete's sakes	Definitions include: an exclamation of displeasure.
Pete Best, the	Definitions include: Pete Best was the Beatles drummer in the years just prior to their breakthrough in the record industry.

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