1. The business of a plumber. [Obs.]
2. A place where plumbing is carried on; lead works.
PLUMBIC
Plum"bic, a. Etym: [From Plumbum.] (Chem.)
Defn: Of, pertaining to, resembling, or containing, lead; — used specifically to designate those compounds in which it has a higher valence as contrasted with plumbous compounds; as, plumbic oxide.
PLUMBIFEROUS
Plum*bif"er*ous, a. Etym: [Plumbum + -ferous.]
Defn: Producing or containing lead. Kirwan.
PLUMBING
Plumb"ing, n.
1. The art of casting and working in lead, and applying it to building purposes; especially, the business of furnishing, fitting, and repairing pipes for conducting water, sewage, etc. Gwilt.
2. The lead or iron pipes, and other apparatus, used in conveying water, sewage, etc., in a building.
PLUMBISM
Plum"bism, n. Etym: [From Plumbum.] (Med.)