ˈdüs(ə)ˌpi(ə)r, -pe(- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English doseper, back-formation from doseperes, plural, the twelve peers of Charlemagne, from Old French doze pers, doze per, literally, twelve peers
archaic : an illustrious noble ; specifically : one of the twelve peers of Charlemagne's guard of honor