Pitched market. A market where the corn is exposed for sale, not sold by sample (D.).—N.W.
Pitchin. n. Paving is done with large flat stones, 'pitching' with small uneven ones set on edge (A.S.).—N. & S.W.
Pitching-bar. The iron bar used in pitching hurdles (Amateur Poacher, ch. ii).—N. & S.W.
Pitch-poll. When rooks are flying round and round, playing and tumbling head over heels in the air (a sign of rain), they are said to be 'playing pitch-poll'—N.W.
Pitch-up. A short rest, as when a cart is going up a steep hill.—N.W.
Pit-hole. The grave (S.). Used by children.—N. & S.W.
'They lies, the two on 'em, the fourth and fifth i' the second row, for I dug pit-holes for 'em.'—The Story of Dick, ch. vi. p. 66.
*Pixy. A kind of fairy. This is a Dev. and Som. word, but is said to be in use about Malmesbury.
Plain. Straightforward, unaffected, as 'a plain 'ooman.'—N. & S.W.