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Rh Pinch, to Steal, or Slily convey any thing away. To Pinch, to Cut the Measures of Ale, Beer, &c. To Pinch on the Parson's side, or Sharp him of his Tythes At

Pinch, upon a Push or Exigence.

Pinch-gut-hall, a noted House at Milend, so Nicknam'd by the Tarrs, who were half Starved in an East-India Voiage, by their then Commander, who Built (at his return) that famous Fabrick, and (as they say) with what he Pinch'd out of their Bellies.

Pinch-gut-money, allow dallow'd [sic] by the King to the Seamen, that Serve on Bord the Navy Royal, when their Provision falls Short; also in long Voyages when they are forced to Drink Water instead of Beer.

Pinpatches, a small Shel-fish very like a Snail, but less, Caught on the Ouzes at low Tide, in Rivers near the Sea, and Sold cheap.

Picquant, a sharp Reflection; also a poynant Sawce.

Pink't, Prickt with a Sword in a Rencounter or Duel. He Pink'd his Doublet, he Run him Through.

Piquet, a game at Cards.

Pit, c. the hole under the Gallows into which those that Pay not the Fee, viz. 6s 8d, are cast and Buried.

Pit-a pat, or Pintle de Pantledy, sadly Scared, grievously put to it.

Pitcher-bawd, the poor Hack that runs of Errands to fetch Wenches or Liquor. Little Pitchers have large Ears, Children may over-hear, and discover Secrets. The Pitcher do's not go so often to the Well, but it comes home Broke at last, of him that after many lucky Adventures or narrow Escapes, miscarries in the End.