Words of the Day
Pidgin n. Simplified language used between people not having a common language. [corruption of business]Pie chart n. Circle divided into sectors to represent relative quantities.Pierrot n. (fem. Pierrette) 1 white-faced entertainer in pier shows etc. With a loose white clown's costume. 2 french pantomime character so dressed. [french, diminutive of pierre peter]Oxf. Abbr. Oxford.Pigeon-toed adj. Having the toes turned inwards.Pigment �n. 1 colouring-matter used as paint or dye. 2 natural colouring-matter of animal or plant tissue. �v. Colour with or as if with pigment.  pigmentary adj. [latin pingo paint]Pilaster n. Rectangular column projecting slightly from a wall.  pilastered adj. [latin pila pillar]Pilfer v. (also absol.) Steal (objects), esp. In small quantities. [french pelfre]Pillbox n. 1 shallow cylindrical box for holding pills. 2 hat of a similar shape. 3 mil. Small partly underground enclosed concrete fort.Oxtail n. Tail of an ox, often used in making soup.Owner-occupier n. Person who owns and occupies a house.