Vocabulary : Piet to Piezometer

Piet : The dipper, or water ouzel. ;; The magpie.
Pieta : A representation of the dead Christ, attended by the Virgin Mary or by holy women and angels.
Pietism : The principle or practice of the Pietists. ;; Strict devotion; also, affectation of devotion.
Pietist : 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.
Pietistic : Alt. of Pietistical

Pietistical : Of or pertaining to the Pietists; hence, in contempt, affectedly or demonstratively religious.
Pietra dura : 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.
Piety : 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. ;; Duty; dutifulness; filial reverence and devotion; affectionate reverence and service shown toward parents, relatives, benefactors, country, etc.
Piewipe : The lapwing, or pewit.
Piezometer : An instrument for measuring the compressibility of liquids. ;; A gauge connected with a water main to show the pressure at that point.

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