Pseudothyrum, Gr. and R. (ψευδό-θυρον). Literally, a false door, and thence a secret door, or door hidden by some means or other.
Pseudourbana (sc. ædificia), R. The dwelling-house of the owner of a farm, which was distinct from the buildings set apart for the farm people and the slaves, the familia rustica.
Psili, Gr. (ψιλοί). Light-armed troops, who wore skins or leather instead of metal armour, and fought generally with bows and arrows or slings.
Psychè, Fr. A cheval-glass or mirror.
Psycter, Gr. (ψυκτήρ). A metal wine-cooler, often of silver, consisting of an outer vessel to contain ice, and an inner vessel for the wine.
Pterotus, R. (πτερωτός). That which has wings or ears; an epithet applied to the drinking-cup called calix.
Puggaree, Hind. A piece of muslin worn as a turban.
Pugillares, R. Writing-tablets small enough to be held in the hand (pugillus), whence their name.
Pugio, R. (Gr. μάχαιρα). A short dagger, without a sheath, worn by officers of high rank.
Pulpitum, R. The tribune of an orator, or the chair of a professor. In a theatre the term was used to denote the part of the stage next to the orchestra. (See Proscenium.)