Proof-reader.—One whose time is given to reading and making corrections in the printer's proof; not to be confused with Copy-reader.
Prove.—To take a proof of or from.
Pull.—To make an impression on a hand-press: as, to pull a proof.
Pyramid Head.—A heading of three, four, or five lines,—usually of three,—the first of which is full, the second indented at both sides, the third still more indented at both sides, all the lines being centered. See Head.
Query.—A telegraphic request to a paper for instructions on a story that a correspondent wishes to send. See page [240].
Quoins.—Wedges used for fastening or locking type in a galley or a form.
Release.—To permit publication of a story on or after a specified date, but not before. See page [54].
Revise.—A corrected proof.
Rewrite.—A story rewritten from another paper. See page [218].
Rewrite Man.—A reporter who rewrites telegraphic, cable, and telephone stories, or who rewrites poor copy submitted by other reporters. See page [219].