2. (Old Eng. Law)
Defn: A court, or cause in court.
3. (Law)
Defn: A plea; a pleading; a judicial proceeding; a suit. Burrill.
PLACK
Plack, n. Etym: [F. plaque a plate of metal. Cf. Plaque.]
Defn: A small copper coin formerly current in Scotland, worth less
than a cent.
With not a plack in the pocket of the poet. Prof. Wilson.
PLACKET
Plack"et, n. Etym: [F. plaquer to lay or clap on. See Placard.]
1. A petticoat, esp. an under petticoat; hence, a cant term for a woman. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
2. The opening or slit left in a petticoat or skirt for convenience in putting it on; — called also placket hole.
3. A woman's pocket.