Draw left Pistol, See [Draw your right Pistol].
Pocket Pistol, a small pistol, which may be conveniently carried in the pocket.
PISTOLETS, Fr. See [Pistols].
PITANS, Patan, Ind. according to Mr. Orme, in his History of the Carnatic, the Pitans are supposed to be the descendants of the northern Indians, who were early converted to Mahomedanism. They have been reckoned the best troops. They are habitually fierce.
Pitan Nabobs. Certain chiefs in India so called, viz. of Cudapa, Canoul, and Savanore.
PITAUX, Fr. This word is sometimes written petaux, and was formerly used to distinguish those peasants that were pressed into the service, from soldiers who were regularly inlisted.
To PITCH, (asseoir, Fr.)
To PITCH a camp, (asseoir un camp, Fr.) to take a position, and to encamp troops upon it according to the principles of castrametation. See Am. Mil. Lib.
To PITCH a tent, to place a certain regulated quantity of canvas upon poles, so as to afford a temporary cover, against the inclemencies of the weather for one or more, officers or private soldiers. In order that the men may become expert in pitching and striking tents, they ought to be practised whilst in camp to do either.
PITCHANDAH, Ind. a fortified pagoda on the north bank of the Coleroon, one mile east of Seringham.