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Pallet

by Morgan R. '11
A small bed made of straw; a poor bed.

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Parlor

by Davy Y. '11
Aroom for receiving or entertaining guests; a sitting room.

by George R. '11
A room where guests are entertained during their stay. It is like a family room.

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 Peacock

by Jeff M. '11
A large bird with beautiful green, blue, and gold feathers. The tail feathers of the males have spots like eyes on them and can be spread out and held up like a fan.

   

 Peel

by Gabe M. '11
A long stick with a curved end for taking out bread.

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Petticoat

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Pewter

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Plow

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Pomander Ball

by Natalie D. and Darian A. '14
A ball made from an orange filled with cloves and tied with ribbon to make the room smell better.

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Poppet

by Stephanie W.'11
This is a doll used by colonial children to play with.

   

Potluck

by Kevin L.'11
A meal that everyone brings something to share yum!

 

   

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Preserves

by Kirby B.'12

To treat fruit and vegetables with suger and many other additives so they stay fresher longer.

Primer

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Pudding

by Natalie D. '14
A piece of clothing worn around a baby's waist to keep them from getting hurt when they fell.

     

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