1. Among the Kwakiutl, Chimmesyan, and other Indians of the northwestern coast of North America, a ceremonial distribution by a man of gifts to his own and neighboring tribesmen, often, formerly, to his own impoverishment. Feasting, dancing, and public ceremonies accompany it.
2. Hence, a feast given to a large number of persons, often accompanied by gifts. [Colloq., Northwestern America]
POT LEAD
Pot lead.
Defn: Graphite, or black lead, often used on the bottoms of racing vessels to diminish friction.
POTLID
Pot"lid`, n.
Defn: The lid or cover of a pot. Potlid valve, a valve covering a round hole or the end of a pipe or pump barrel, resembling a potlid in form.
POTLUCK
Pot"luck`, n.
Defn: Whatever may chance to be in the pot, or may be provided for a
meal.
A woman whose potluck was always to be relied on. G. Eliot.
To take potluck, to take what food may chance to be provided.
POTMAN
Pot"man, n.; pl. Potmen (.
1. A pot companion. [Obs.] Life of A. Wood (1663).