PEGTANTRUM. Dead.
PELT. A passion; rage. "What a pelt the cull is in," what a passion the fellow is in.
PENNYWEIGHT. Jewelry; gold and silver trinkets.
PEPPERY. Warm; passionate.
PERSUADERS. Spurs. "The kiddy clapped his persuaders to his prad, but it was no go, the trap boned him," the highwayman spurred his horse hard, but the officer seized him.
PETER. A portmanteau; a travelling-bag; a trunk; an iron chest; a cash-box.
PETER-BITER. A man who steals baggage at hotels, railroad depots, and from the back of coaches.
PHARO. Strong malt liquor.
PHARSE. The eighth part.
PHILISTINES. Police officers; officers of justice.