PEIRAMETER
Pei*ram"e*ter, n. Etym: [Gr. -meter.]
Defn: A dynamometer for measuring the force required to draw wheel carriages on roads of different constructions. G. Francis.
PEIRASTIC
Pei*ras"tic, a. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Fitted for trail or test; experimental; tentative; treating of attempts.
PEISE
Peise, n. Etym: [See Poise.]
Defn: A weight; a poise. [Obs.] "To weigh pence with a peise." Piers
Plowman.
PEISE
Peise, v. t.
Defn: To poise or weight. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Lest leaden slumber peise me down. Shak.
PEITREL
Pei"trel, n. (Anc. Armor)
Defn: See Peytrel.