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- English Word Piercing Definition Forcibly entering, or adapted to enter, at or by a point; perforating; penetrating; keen; -- used also figuratively; as, a piercing instrument, or thrust.
- English Word Pierian Definition Of or pertaining to Pierides or Muses.
- English Word Pierid Definition Any butterfly of the genus Pieris and related genera. See Cabbage butterfly, under Cabbage.
- English Word Pierides Definition The Muses.
- English Word Piet Definition The dipper, or water ouzel.
- English Word Piet Definition The magpie.
- English Word Pieta Definition A representation of the dead Christ, attended by the Virgin Mary or by holy women and angels.
- English Word Pietism Definition The principle or practice of the Pietists.
- English Word Pietism Definition Strict devotion; also, affectation of devotion.
- English Word Pietist Definition One of a class of religious reformers in Germany in the 17th century who sought to revive declining piety in the Protestant churches; -- often applied as a term of reproach to those who make a display of religious feeling. Also used adjectively.
- English Word Pietistic Definition Alt. of Pietistical
- English Word Pietistical Definition Of or pertaining to the Pietists; hence, in contempt, affectedly or demonstratively religious.
- English Word Pietra dura Definition Hard and fine stones in general, such as are used for inlay and the like, as distinguished from the softer stones used in building; thus, a Florentine mosaic is a familiar instance of work in pietra dura, though the ground may be soft marble.
- English Word Piety Definition Veneration or reverence of the Supreme Being, and love of his character; loving obedience to the will of God, and earnest devotion to his service.
- English Word Piety Definition Duty; dutifulness; filial reverence and devotion; affectionate reverence and service shown toward parents, relatives, benefactors, country, etc.
- English Word Piewipe Definition The lapwing, or pewit.
- English Word Piezometer Definition An instrument for measuring the compressibility of liquids.
- English Word Piezometer Definition A gauge connected with a water main to show the pressure at that point.
- English Word Piffara Definition A fife; also, a rude kind of oboe or a bagpipe with an inflated skin for reservoir.
- English Word Piffero Definition Alt. of Piffara