Pipe. Hold out right G breast high, back down, with index curled up, pointing forward; jerk it forward once or twice.
Fr. le pipe; Ger. die Pfeife.
Pistol. See Gun.
Pity or Mercy on another (Cry or shed tears for you). Hold G hands, palms downward, index fingers up, in front of and near heart, few inches apart, equally advance and same height; move the hands outward and slightly downward, or toward person. Compare Cry.
Fr. avoir pitié de quelqu’ un; Ger. jemanden bemitleiden.
Pity or Have mercy on me (Cry for me). Hold G hands well out in front of body, as described above, but with backs out; bring them toward body, slightly raising them.
Fr. plaignez-moi, ayez pitié de moi! Ger. haben Sie Mitleid mit mir!
Place or Put (Verb). Hold out flat left, back up; swing compressed right over onto it, then open the right a little. Sometimes omit flat left, or use instead compressed left hand held points up. Compare Bet.