Pork, s. Swine’s flesh.
Porker, s. A hog, a pig.
Porous, a. Having small spiracles or passages.
Porridge, s. Food made by boiling meat and other ingredients in water.
Port, s. A harbour, a safe station for ships; the aperture in a ship at which the gun is run out; carriage, air, mien; the name of the wine of Oporto in Portugal.
Portable, a. Manageable by the hand; such as may be borne along with one; such as is transported or carried from one place to another.
Posthaste, s. Haste like that of a courier.
Posthorse, s. A horse stationed for the use of couriers.
Pot, s. A vessel in which meat is boiled on the fire; vessel to hold liquids; a vessel made of earth; a pewter vessel or mug, holding a quart or pint of beer.
Potato, s. An esculent root. Potatoes are given very much in Ireland to fatten lean horses. When only given in small quantities they are not objectionable for horses who do but little work.