Bryson•s Dictionary for Writers and Editors

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pederasty / penniless
pederasty. Sexual relations between an adult male and boy.
Peeblesshire. Former Scottish county. Note -ss-.
peek, peak. The first means to steal a look; the second is a point or
summit.
peekaboo. (No hyphens.)
Peekskill, New York.
Peel, Sir Robert. (1788–1850) British prime minister (1834–1835,
1841–1846).
Pei, I. M. (for Ieoh Ming). (1917–) Chinese-born American architect.
Peirce, Charles Sanders. (1839–1914) American philosopher; pronounced
purse.
Pekingese dog.
pekoe. A tea.
Pelagianism. (Cap.) A heresy.
pelargonium. Flowering plant popularly known as the geranium.
Pelé. Nickname of Edson Arantes do Nascimento (1940–), celebrated
Brazilian soccer player.
pell-mell. In a state of confusion. See also pall mall.
Peloponnesus. Southern peninsula of Greece; in Greek it is Pelopónnisos.
pelota. Another name for the game of jai alai.
pemmican. Dried meat.
penance.
PEN. Short for Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists, and Novelists;
an international association.
pendant (noun), pendent (adj.).
Penetanguishene, Ontario.
penicillin.
Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company. British shipping company
commonly known as P&O.
Penney, J.C. U.S. department store group, is now JCPenney (one word).
penniless.