PLEUGH-GANG, _s._ as much land as can be tilled by means of a single plough. PLISKIE, s. a mischievous trick. PLOY, _s._ a harmless frolic. _To_ PLOT, _v. a._ to scald. PLOUKE, PLOUK, _s._ a pimple. PLOUKIE-FACED, _adj._ having a pimpled face. _To_ PLOUTER, _v. a._ to make a noise among water. PLUFFY, _adj._ flabby; chubby. PLUMB-DAMES, _s._ a Damascene plum. PLUMP, _adj._ a heavy shower of rain without wind. PLUNK, _v. n._ the sound made by a stone or other substance thrown into water. PLY, _s._ a plait; a fold. PODLIE, _s._ the fry of the coal fish. _To_ POIND, POYND, _v. a._ to distrain. POLICY, POLLECE, _s._ a demesne. POORTITH, _s._ poverty. PORRINGER, _s._ a small round earthenware jug with a handle. PORTIONER, _s._ a person who possesses part of a property which has been divided among co-heirs. POSE, POIS, POISE, _s._ hidden treasure. POURIN, _s._ a small quantity of anything liquid. POUT, _s._ a young fowl. _To_ POUT, POUTEN, _v. n._ to poke or stir with a long pole or stick. POW, _s._ the head. _To_ PREE, _v. a._ to taste. PREEN-COD, _s._ a pin-cushion. PREIN, PRIN, _s._ a pin. PRESERVES, _s. pl._ spectacles which magnify but little. PRETTY, _adj._ having a handsome face. PRICKMADAINTY, _s._ a person who is finical in dress or carriage, particularly a small person. PRIDEFOW, _adj._ proud; conceited. _To_ PRIG, _v. n._ to haggle; to beat down in price. _To_ PRINK, _v. a._ to deck; to prick. _To_ PRINKLE, _v. n._ to thrill; to tingle. PROCURATOR, _s._ a barrister or advocate. PROG, PROGUE, _s._ a sharp point. PROP, _s._ an object placed up to be aimed at. _To_ PROPONE, _v. a._ to propose. PROSPECT, _s._ a telescope. PROVOST, _s._ the mayor of a royal burgh. PUBLIC-HOUSE, _s._ a tavern or inn. PUDDENFILLER, _s._ a glutton. PUIR, PURE, _adj._ poor. PUIRLIE, _adj._ humbly; unwell. _To_ PUNCH, _v. a._ to jog with the elbow. PURPOSE-LIKE, _adj._ seemingly well qualified for anything; well clad. _To_ PUT-UPON, to impose upon; to take advantage of another's weakness. _To_ PUT, _v. n._ to throw a heavy stone with the hand raised over the head. PUTTING-STONE, _s._ a heavy stone used in the game of putting. PYAT, PYOT, _s._ a magpie. PYGS, _s. pl._ crockery ware; earthenware. --Q-- QUAICH, QUEYCH, QUEGH, _s._ a small shallow drinking cup, made of wood or silver, with two ears. QUEET, CUTE, _s._ the ankle. QUEINT, QUENT, _adj._ curious; wonderful. QUENT, AQUENT, _adj._ acquainted; familiar. QUEY, _s._ a two-year-old cow. QUEYN, QUEAN, QUINE, _s._ a young woman. QUHAIP, QUHAUP, WHAAP, _s._ a curlew. _To_ QUHEMLE, WHUMMIL, _v. a._ to turn upside down. _To_ QUHID, WHEED, _v. a._ move quickly. QUHILK, _pron_. which; who. QUHIRR, _v. n._ to make a sound like the wings of a partridge or grouse in the act of flying. QUHITRED, QUHITTRET, _s._ a weasel. QUHYNE, QUHENE, WHEEN, _adj._ a few. --R-- RA, RAE, _s._ a roe deer.