Phy – Palmas
Phy
an ancient manner of writing; ancient manuscripts collectively. Also the art or science of deciphering ancient inscriptions, writings, manuscripts, documents, etc., by a knowledge of the characters, signs, and abbreviations used by the writers or sculptors of various nations at different times; the study of ancient writings and and inscriptions, and modes of writing.
Palatine Hill
one of the seven hills of Rome. It borders on the Forum and is said to be the site of the city founded by Remus.
Palermo
GULF OF, a bay or arm of the Mediterranean Sea, near Palermo.
Palfrey
JOHN GORHAM, an American clergyman; born in Boston, May 2, 1796. 06. He was graduated at Harvard; was pastor of Brattle Street Unitarian Church, Boston; professor in Harvard, 1830-1839; member of the PALGRAVE
Palghat
a town in the district of Malabar, Madras, India. It has several important educational institutions and a Swiss Protestant Mission. There is considerable trade in grain, tobacco, lumber, and oil. Pop. about 45,000. an
Pali
an Indian language, originally the popular dialect of Maghada, now Behar. Buddha preached in it, and the writings embodying his faith were composed in it, on which account it became the sacred language of Buddhism. It is closely akin to Sanskrit.
PALILIA. A Roman goddess of shepherds.
Palimpsest
a piece of parchment whose original writing has been removed to fit it for a subsequent record.
Palissy Ware
a peculiar pottery first manufactured in France by Bernard Palissy of Saintes, about 1555. His works are remarkable for the high relief of his figures and ornament, which consist frequently of models from nature of fish, reptiles, shells, leaves, etc., all most carefully and naturally colored.
The art may be said to have died with him.
Palk Strait
a channel between the mainland of India and the N. part of Ceylon, abounding in shoals, currents, sunken rocks, and sand-banks.
Pallas
in Greek mythology, the goddess of wisdom. Her attributes and character were similar to those of the Roman Minerva.
Pallen
CONDÉ BENOIST, an American journalist and writer, born at
Palmas
CAPE habitants weave silks and woolens, make jewelry, and various articles of common use. The port is protected by a mole, and the town by a wall and batteries. Pop. about 70,000. (2) A town of Sicily, pop. 12,000. (3) The name of one of the larger of the Canary Islands.