Pitch, s. A black and impure resinous substance, used by farriers in making charges, obtained by boiling or distilling tar to the desired consistence.
Pitfall, s. A pit dug and covered, into which animals fall unexpectedly.
Plaice, s. A flat fish. Although properly a sea fish, plaice will not only live in fresh water, but thrive apace. They will take any sort of small worm, and to the sand-worm, called in Ireland the lug, they appear particularly partial.
Plain, s. Level ground, open flat.
Plash, s. A small lake or puddle of water; branch partly cut off and bound to other branches.
Plaster, s. Substance made of water and some absorbent matter, such as chalk or lime well pulverised, with which walls are overlaid; a glutinous or adhesive salve.
Plate, s. A piece of metal beat out into breadth; wrought silver; a small shallow vessel of metal or porcelain, on which meat is eaten; the prize run for by horses.
Plates, s. Light horse shoes. Vide Racing.
Platina, s. A species of metal, much used in bushing touch-holes, and generally preferred to gold for that purpose.
Play, s. Amusement, sport; game, practice of gaming; contest at a game; practice in any contest.