PEEP-SHAW.—A paper case with glass over, filled by children with flowers pressed against the glass; there is a paper lid which is raised for a "pin a peep."
PEE-WHIT.—The Lap-wing, thus called from its note.
PEFFLE.—In a nervous state; in a condition of hurry and confusion.
PEG.—A pig. In "The Scouring of the White Horse" we have—
"Peg away" is a common encouraging phrase for "commence eating," or "eat heartily."
PELT.—Temper.
The skin of an animal.
To throw.
PEND.—To prevent escape.
PEND.—Depend.
PENNYWINKLE.—Periwinkle.
PEPPER.—To strike with shot or a number of missiles at once.
PEPPERY.—Irascible.
PERKY.—Assertive in manner, conceited, inclined to be saucy or impertinent.
PERTAAYTERS, or TAAYTERS.—Potatoes.
PERZWAAYDIN'.—Repetition of invitation.
PE-US.—Piece; a field of arable land is so called.