In determining the extent of information required in the exercise
of a particular authority, recourse must be had to the objects
within the purview of that authority.
Madison.
Pus (?), n. [L., akin to Gr. &?;, &?;, and to E. foul: cf. F. pus. See
Foul, a.] (Med.) The yellowish white opaque creamy matter produced by
the process of suppuration. It consists of innumerable white nucleated
cells floating in a clear liquid.
Pu"sane (?), n. (Anc. Armor) A piece of armor for the breast; often, an
addition to, or reÎnforcement of. the breastplate; -- called also
pesane.
Pu"sey*ism (?), n. (Ch. of Eng.) The principles of Dr. Pusey and others
at Oxford, England, as exhibited in various publications, esp. in a
series which appeared from 1833 to 1841, designated " Tracts for the
Times;" tractarianism. See Tractarianism.
{ Pu"sey*is"tic (?), Pu"sey*ite (?), } a. Of or pertaining to Puseyism.
Pu"sey*ite, n. One who holds the principles of Puseyism; -- often used
opprobriously.
Push (?), n. [Probably F. poche. See Pouch.] A pustule; a pimple. [Obs.
or Prov. Eng.] Bacon.
Push, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pushed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Pushing.] [OE.
possen, pussen, F. pousser, fr. L. pulsare, v. intens. fr. pellere,
pulsum, to beat, knock, push. See Pulse a beating, and cf. Pursy.] 1.
To press against with force; to drive or impel by pressure; to endeavor
to drive by steady pressure, without striking; -- opposed to draw.
Sidelong had pushed a mountain from his seat.
Milton.