Definition of "peats" [peats]

• Plural form of peat. (noun)

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• "In some rare instances, peats are found, which are so impregnated with soluble sulphates of iron and alumina, as to yield these salts to water in large quantity; and sulphate of iron (green vitriol,) has actually been manufactured from such peats, which in consequence have been characterized as _vitriol peats_."
• "There are other cottages of the old, homely sort, containing no more than "the butt and the benn" of stereotyped Scotch architecture, with the fire made of "peats" or of sticks on the hearth-floor."
• "Among the top battles: freshman breakouts Glee and Modern Family face off for Best Comedy, while Mad Men and Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston each try for three-peats."