/ Dictionary / Index P Peter the Hermit: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Pe'ter the Her'mit Pronunciation: [key] c1050–1115, French monk: preacher of the first Crusade 1095–99. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Peter's pence pétillant* Related Content Daily Word Quiz: careening Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language