Dictionary
An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Pipe'-fish, n. p. 990(Ichth.) A fish of the family of which the genus Syngnathus is the type, having a long and very slender body, with an elongated, tubular snout, the whole being covered with bony plates, like a coat…Pipe'-lāy'ing, n. p. 990The laying down of pipes, as for gas, water, &c. Simmonds. 2. Political trickery; under-handed means for obtaining votes or political influence. [U. S.] The term arose from an incident which occurred…Pip'er, n. p. 990One who plays on a pipe or wind instrument. 2. The pipe-fish. [Prov. Eng.]Pip'e-rā'ceous, a. p. 990Pertaining to the pepper tribe of plants.Pĭp'er-idge, n. p. 990(Bot.) A tree with very tough wood, belonging to the genus Nyssa; the tupelo, or black gum tree. Piperidge-bush, a shrub; the barberry. See PEPPERIDGE.Pip'er-ine, n. p. 990(Chem.) A peculiar crystalline substance, extracted from black pepper. The crystals are transparent, and assume the tetrahedral, prismatic form, with oblique summits. Carpenter.Pipe'-tree, n. p. 990The lilac and the mock-orange; — so called because their stems were formerly used to make pipe-stems; — called also pipe-privet.Pī-pĕt'te, n. p. 990A small glass tube with a bulb in the middle, used in chemistry for transferring liquids. Gregory.Pipe'-wŏrt, n. p. 990(Bot.) A plant of the genus Eriocaulon.Pip'ing, p. a. p. 990Giving forth a weak, shrill sound like the voice of the sick; feeble. “This weak, piping time of peace.” Shak. 2. Simmering; boiling; — from the sound of boiling fluids. [Colloq.] “The book of Santa…Pip'ing, n. p. 990A kind of cord trimming or fluting for ladies' dresses. Simmonds. 2. (Bot.) A piece cut off to be set or planted; a cutting.Pĭ-pĭs'trel, n. p. 990The common bat of England (Vespertilio murinus).Pip'it, n. p. 990(Ornith.) A small bird of the genus Anthus, resembling the lark. Eng. Cyc.Pip'kin, n. p. 990A small earthen boiler. Pope.Pip’pin, n. p. 990A kind of tart apple. We will eat a last year's pippin. Shak. ☞ This name, in America, is given to several kinds of apples, as to the Newtown pippin, the summer pippin, and other varieties.Pĭp’pul-tree, n. p. 990(Bot.) The sacred fig of the Hindoos (Ficus religiosa), a tree often planted, in India, for the sake of its shade. [Written also peepul-tree.] Baird.Pip-sĭs/se-wā, n. p. 990See PRINCE'S-PINE.Pip'y, a. p. 990Whistling. [Rare.] In desolate places, where dark moisture breeds The pippy hemlock to strange overgrowth. Keats.Piqu'an-cy, n. p. 990The state or quality of being piquant.Piqu'ant, a. p. 990Stimulating to the tongue. “As piquant to the tongue as salt.” Addison. 2. Sharp; tart; pungent; severe; as, piquant railleries.Piqu'ant-ly, adv. p. 990In a piquant manner.Pique, n. p. 990A point on which issue is taken; the feeling of annoyance or resentment awakened by a social slight or injury; slight irritation of the feelings; wounded pride; stinging vexation. In the original, it…Pique (pēk), v. t. p. 990To wound the pride of; to sting; to excite the sensibilities of; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger. The lady was piqued for her indifference. Female Quixote. 2. To excite to action…Piqu-eer', v. i. p. 990The same as PICKEER.Piqu·eer'er, n. p. 990The same as PICKEERER.Piqu'et, n. p. 990The same as PICKET.Pi·quet′, n. p. 990A game at cards played between two persons, with only thirty two cards; all the deuces, threes, fours, fives, and sixes, being set aside. [Written also picket and piquet.]Pi'ra-cy, n. p. 990The act or crime of a pirate; robbery. 2. (Law.) The act, practice, or crime, of robbing on the high seas; robbery on the high seas; the taking of property from others by open violence, with intent…Pi-rām'e-ter, n. p. 990An instrument for ascertaining the power required to draw carriages over roads. Simmonds.Pi-rä'guä, n. p. 990See PIROGUE.Pī'rate, n. p. 990A robber on the high seas; one who by open violence takes the property of another on the high seas; especially, one who makes it his business to cruise for robbery or plunder; a freebooter on the…Pī'rāte, v. i. p. 990To practice robbery on the high seas. Arbuthnot.Pī'rāte, v. t. p. 990To take by theft, or without right or permission, as books or writings. They advertised they would pirate his edition. Pope.Pī-răt'ic, a. p. 990The same as PIRATICAL. [Rare.]Pi-rāt'ic-al, a. p. 990Pertaining to a pirate; acquired by, or practicing, piracy. The errors of the press were multiplied by piratical printers. Pope.Pi-rāt'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 990In a piratical manner.Pirl, v. t. p. 990To twist or twine, as horsehair, in making fishing lines. Simmonds.Pĭrn, n. p. 990A quill or bobbin on which thread or yarn is wound in spinning or weaving; also, the reel of a fishing-rod; also, the wound yarn on a weaver’s shuttle.Pĭ-rōgue', n. p. 990A canoe formed out of the trunk of a tree; or two canoes united. Charlevoix. 2. A narrow ferry-boat carrying two masts and a leeboard. [U. S.]Pir'/ou-ëtte', n. p. 990A whirling, or turning, about on the toes in dancing. 2. (Man.) The circumvolution of a horse on the same ground.Pĭr′/ou-ètte′, v. i. p. 990To whirl, or turn about on the toes, as in dancing.Pir'rie or Pir'ry, n. p. 990A rough gale of wind; a storm. [Obs.] Sir T. Eliot.Pi'san, n. p. 990(Geog.) A native or inhabitant of Pisa, in Italy.Pī'san, a. p. 991(Geog.) Of, or pertaining to, Pisa or its inhabitants.Pĭs'as-phăl'tum, n. p. 991The same as PISSASPHALT.Pĭs'ca-ry, n. p. 991(Law.) Right or privilege of fishing in another man's waters. Blackstone.Pis-cā'tion, n. p. 991The act or practice of fishing. [Obs.] Browne.Pis'ca-tō'ri-al or Pis'ca-to-ry, a. p. 991Relating to fishes or to fishing; as, a piscatory eclogue. Addison.Pis'cēs, n. pl. p. 991(Astron.) The Fishes, the twelfth sign of the zodiac.Pis'ci-cäp'ture, n. p. 991The capture of fishes; angling. W. H. Russell.Pis'çi-cŭlt/ūre, n. p. 991The artificial method of promoting the propagation and nurture of fish.Pĭs'çi-cŭlt'ūr-ĭst, n. p. 991One who rears young fish.Pis'çi-fōrm, a. p. 991Having the form of a fish; resembling a fish.Pis-cĭ'nā, n. p. 991(Arch.) A niche on the south side of the altar in Roman Catholic churches, containing a small basin and water-drain through which the priest empties the water in which the chalice has been rinsed.…Pĭs'çi-nal or Pis-çi'nal, a. p. 991Belonging to a fish-pond.Pis'çine, a. p. 991Pertaining to fish or fishes; as, piscine remains.Pis-ci'v'o-roŭs, a. p. 991Feeding or subsisting on fishes.Pisé, n. p. 991(Arch.) A species of wall made of stiff earth or clay rammed in between molds as it is carried up. Gwilt.Pĭsh, interj. p. 991Pshaw;—an exclamation of contempt.Pĭsh, v. i. p. 991To express contempt. Pope.