Plume, s. Feather of birds; feather worn as an ornament; the colour of a hawk’s feathers, by which her age and condition are ascertained.
Plume, v. To pick and adjust feathers; to strip off feathers.
Pluming, p. The hawk in the act of tearing feathers from her prey.
Plumipede, s. A fowl that has feathers on the foot.
Plummet, s. A weight of lead hung to a string, by which depths are sounded, and perpendicularity is discerned. A plummet and line will be very serviceable to the bait fisher, in ascertaining the depth of the water, and enabling him thus to regulate the position of the float.
Plump, a. Somewhat flat, sleek, full, and smooth.
Plunge, v. To sink suddenly in water; to dive.
Poach, v. To steal game; to carry off game privately in a bag.
Poacher, s. One who steals game.
Pochard, Poker, Dunbird, Great-headed Wigeon, (Anas Ferina, Linn.; Penelope, La Millouin, Buff.) s.