Pirn (?), n. [Etymol. uncertain.] A quill or reed on which thread or
yarn is wound; a bobbin; also, the wound yarn on a weaver's shuttle;
also, the reel of a fishing rod. [Scot.]
Pi*rogue" (?), n. [Originally an American Indian word: cf. F. pirogue,
Sp. piroga, piragua.] A dugout canoe; by extension, any small boat.
[Written variously periauger, perogue, piragua, periagua, etc.]
Pir`ou*ette" (?), n. [F.; of uncertain origin.] 1. A whirling or
turning on the toes in dancing.