Put about. To vex, to worry. 'Now dwoan't 'ee go an' put yourself about wi't.'—N.W.
Puzzivent. A flurry or taking. 'He put I in such a puzzivent.' Formerly used in both N. and S. Wilts, but now almost obsolete. Fr. poursuivant. According to a note in The Astonishing History of Troy Town, by 'Q,' ch. xvii, the phrase originated from the contempt with which the West-country sea-captains treated the poursuivants sent down by Edward IV to threaten his displeasure. Hence pussivanting, ineffective bustle, Dev. and Corn.—N. & S.W. Pussyvan (S.).—S.W.
Puzzle-pound. The game of Madell, q.v.—S.W. (Longbridge Deverill, &c.)
*Pwine-end. The whole gable-end of a house, which runs up to a sharp point or pwine.—N.W. (Malmesbury.)
Quakers. Briza media, L., Quaking-grass.—N. & S.W.
Quamp. Still, quiet (A.B.G.).—N.W.
*Quamped, Quomped. Subdued, disappointed. See Quamp.—N.W. (Malmesbury.)
*Quanked. Overpowered by fatigue (A.). Compare Cank.
Quar, Quarr. (1) n. A stone-quarry (A.B.G.S.).—N. & S.W. (2) v. To work as a quarryman (A.B.).—N. & S.W.