In the mythology of the Cook Islands, Pere is the daughter of Ma'uike, from whom Maui obtained fire and placed it into trees. Pere has some features in common with the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele.

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Father; -- often used after French proper names to distinguish a father from his son; as, Dumas père.

A peer.