Phrygio, R. A Phrygian, or embroiderer, because the inhabitants of Phrygia had the reputation of being excellent embroiderers.
Phylactery, Gen. (φυλακτήριον, a preservative). (1) A general term which included any kind of amulet worn about the person as a protection against dangers of all kinds. (2) Strips of parchment or vellum, upon which the Jews transcribed passages from the sacred books, and which they either wore upon the arm or the forehead, in a small leather box. (3) In the Middle Ages the term was applied to the scrolls held in the hands of angels or other persons represented in painting or sculpture. These scrolls bore inscriptions. (See Labels.)
Phylaka, Gr. (φυλακή). A prison; a Greek term corresponding to the Latin words Carcer and Ergastulum (q.v.).
Phytography. A process of nature-printing from plants, by passing them between soft metal plates through a rolling press.
Piazza, It. A square or open place surrounded by buildings, generally supported by pillars, and forming a vaulted promenade; hence the term is sometimes applied to the archways of a colonnade.
Pibroch, Scotch. Bagpipe music.
Pica (pic). Printing-type of the size formerly used in printing the pic, or service-book.
Piccadilly, Old Fr. A high, broad, peaked collar or ruff, temp. James I. The tailor who made these ruffs is said to have built the street called by this name.
Piccagium, Med. Lat. (English use). Money paid in fairs for breaking ground.
Piccolo, It. A small flute. Small pianofortes are so called also.