PHEON. A missile instrument with a barbed head, thrown from a cross bow.

Ex. Argent, a pheon proper.

PIERCED OR PERFORATED. Cut through the centre.

Ex. Argent, a mullet pierced, sable, on a chief azure, three mullets pierced, of the first.

PILE. An angular figure like a wedge, formed by lines running from the dexter and sinister chief to the middle base.

Ex. Argent, a pile, purpure.