Prynne, his method of composition, ii. 534; his extraordinary perseverance, ib.; title of the catalogue of his writings, 535; copy of his works bequeathed to Sion College, ib.; the pretended retractation of his Histriomastix, iii. [315], note.

Psalm-singing, remarks on, ii. 472; first introduction of, ib.; T. Warton’s criticism of, 473; history of, 473-478; practised at lord mayor’s feasts, 479.

Psalmanazar, his extraordinary literary forgery, i. 137, note; iii. [311]; some account of, [312]-314.

Puck, the Commentator.—See Steevens.

Pulteney, Earl of Bath, MS. Memoirs of, suppressed, ii. 447.

Punch, his ancient origin, ii. 122, and note; origin of his name, ib., note.

Punchinello.—See Punch.

Punning, in a dictionary, i. 305.

Puns, Cicero’s, i. 69.

Puppet-shows in England, iii. [238].