n. [ L. petra stone. Cf. Sp. petraria, and E. Pederero. ] An ancient war engine for hurling stones. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OF. peré, F. poiré, fr. poire a pear, L. pirum. See Pear the fruit. ] A fermented liquor made from pears; pear cider. Mortimer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A sudden squall. See Pirry. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]