PROPHET. The prophet; the Cock at Temple Bar: so called, in 1788, by the bucks of the town of the inferior order.
PRUNELLA. Mr. Prunella; a parson: parson's gowns being frequently made of prunella.
To PRY. To examine minutely into a matter or business. A prying fellow; a man of impertinent curiosity, apt to peep and inquire into other men's secrets.
PUBLIC MAN. A bankrupt.
PUBLIC LEDGER. A prostitute: because, like that paper,
she is open to all parties.
PUCKER. All in a pucker; in a dishabille. Also in a
fright; as, she was in a terrible pucker.
PUCKER WATER. Water impregnated with alum, or other astringents, used by old experienced traders to counterfeit virginity.
PUDDINGS. The guts: I'll let out your puddings.
PUDDING-HEADED FELLOW. A stupid fellow, one whose brains are all in confusion.
PUDDING SLEEVES. A parson.