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PLAN, PLANNING - nouns
• ADVISEMENT † the result of thinking; a thought, opinion, resolution, plan ...1535
• CARD † a map or plan ...1527
• CARTE † a chart, map, plan, diagram ...1502
• CAST † plan, design; shape, conformation, of a building, etc. ...a1300
• COLLOGUE a private talk; a secret plan or scheme ...E19
• DART a plan, an aim, a scheme, an idea ...1887 Aust. sl.
• DICKER a plan, fashion ...1904 Amer. dial.
• FIX a well thought-out plan with criminal intent ...1975 Aust. sl.
• GAG a plan, a scheme ...M19 sl.
• LAY a line or plan of business, occupation, adventure, etc. ...1707 sl.
• LAYOUT a plan, a scheme ...1867 Amer. dial.
• LURK a scheme, a plan of action, a ruse ...1916 Aust. & NZ sl.
• MACHINATION the act or process of contriving or planning; contrivance, intrigue, plotting; an intrigue, plot, scheme ...1549
• MAXIM a plan, contrivance; an experiment; a fad; a crotchet ...1882 Eng. dial.
• NAVATION †* a contrivance, scheme, plan ...1628
• NONSELLER a plan that almost certainly will be rejected ...1986 US sl.
• ORDINANCE † the arrangement of plans; devising, contriving, planning; a device, contrivance, plan ...a1330
• RACKET a plan, a scheme, a trick ...1900s US sl.
• SCAM a plan, a scheme ...1940s sl.
• SCAMUS a plan, a scheme ...1940s sl.
• TABLE † a sketch, plan, scheme ...a1577
• Xs AND Os the basic elements of a plan ...1984 US sl.
plan, planning - person
• MODELLER a planner, schemer, contriver ...Bk1790
plan, planning - verbs
• BETHINK † to devise, to contrive, to plan, to arrange ...a1225
• BLOCK to plan, to devise ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CALCILATE to calculate; to plan; to intend ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CAST † to put into shape, dispose, arrange, or order; to lay out in order, to plan, to devise ...a1300
• CHALK OUT to sketch out, to plan ...Bk1999 
• CLOCK to plan ...1959 Amer. sl.
• CRUMB THE DEAL to spoil a plan or plot ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• CUT † to make ready, to prepare, to plan ...1645
• ETTLE to plan, to arrange for, to contrive to the greatest advantage; to deal out in small quantities, to use sparingly and stingily ...1843 Eng. dial.
• FANIGLE to plot and plan; to conspire; to arrange something ...Bk2006 US sl.
• FINAGLE to plot and plan; to conspire; to arrange something ...Bk2006 US sl.
• GET A FIX ON to make a plan of action ...1955 US sl.
• HACK IT OUT to work out a plan ...1967 Amer. dial.
• HACK IT OVER to work out a plan ...1967 Amer. dial.
• HAMMER † to devise plans laboriously; to 'cudgel one's brains; to debate or deliberate earnestly ...1591
• HASH UP to work out a plan ...1969 Amer. dial.
• IMAGE † to devise, to plan ...c1440
• LAY ABOUT † to contrive, to plan, to take measures to do something; to look out or make a search for ...a1618
• LAY IT ON THE LINE to organize, to arrange, to plan ...c1930 Brit. sl.
• LAY OFF to plan, to intend ...1843 Amer. dial.
• LAY OUT to intend, to plan, to arrange ...1828 Amer. dial.
• MACHINATE to lay plots; to intrigue; to scheme; to contrive; to plot; to plan ...1600
• MAKE ONE to put together plans for a crime, esp. a robbery, and then carry out that crime ...1970s UK criminals' sl.
• MARK to trace out boundaries for; to plot out ground; to set out the ground plan of a building; to plan out, to design ...c888 now poetic
• ORDAIN † to plan, to devise, to contrive ...1340
• SCHEME to make plans ...1960s sl., orig. US Black
• SCHEME ON to make plans ...1960s sl., orig. US Black
• SUBTLE † to scheme, to plan craftily ...c1380
• THINK UP to arrange, to plan, to originate ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TRIGGER to scheme, to contrive, to lay plans ...1888 Amer. dial.
plan, planning - phrases
• IN CAHOOTS WITH conspiring or planning with someone ...1829 US sl.
 
PLANE - see AIRCRAFT

PLANET - adjectives
• MARS-STARRED † born under the planet Mars ...1635
• MARTIGENOUS † Mars-born ...1727
planet - nouns 
• MART † the planet Mars ...1390
• SATELLITIUM † a company of planets ...1669-96
• TONE † the space between planets ...1601
planet - person 
• MARTIALIST † in astrology: a person born under the influence of the planet Mars ...1569
• MARTICOLIST †* a worshipper of Mars ...1727
 
PLANETARIUM - nouns
• HEAVEN † a model showing the motions of the heavenly bodies; an orrery, a planetarium ...1600
 
PLANK - nouns
• TABLE † a board or plank ...1390
• TABULATION †* a fastening together of planks or boards, a making a floor ...1658
• THEAL † a board, a plank, a joist ...1609 Eng. dial.
• THEALE † a board, a plank, a joist ...1609 Eng. dial.
 
PLANNED - adjectives
• CAST † calculated, planned ...c1400
• ON planned; hence, in progress ...a1881 colloq.
 
PLANT - adjectives
• BIRNY of plants: having rough or stunted stems ...Bk1898 Sc.
• GREEN-FINGERED skilled at growing plants ...1946 sl.
• HUMILE † of a plant: of lowly growth ...1567 chiefly Sc.
• LUSHY of plants, etc. esp. of grass: lush, luxuriant in growth ...1821
• MIFFEY of plants: apt to fade when transplanted ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUICK of plants or their parts: alive, growing...c1000
• RACY † of plants: full of sap, succulent ...1675
• RAMPING †* of plants: climbing, clasping ...1578
• RANGLING twining, rambling, winding; esp. said of plants ...1863 Eng. dial.
• RESP of plants: fresh; full of moisture, juicy ...1819 Eng. dial.
• SATORIOUS † belonging to one who sows, sets, or plants ...1656
• SAVAGE † of a plant or tree: wild, uncultivated ...1422
• SUBAQUANEOUS †* pert. to plants growing under water ...1656
• VEGETATIVE †* obtained or derived from vegetables or plants ...1662
• VEGETE * of plants or their parts: healthy, vigorous; growing strongly ...1651
• VEGETIVE pert. to vegetables or plants ...1526
• VEGETIVOROUS feeding on vegetables or plants ...1859
plant - nouns
• BELL the blossom of a plant ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BIRN the withered stems of garden or other plants ...1790 Eng. dial.
• DRILL-DROLLS trailing plants; the wild convolvulus ...1895 Eng. dial.
• FERITY of plants: wildness, uncultivated condition ...c1534
• GARDEN-STUFF plants grown in a garden; vegetables for the table ...a1687
• GREEN FINGERS exceptional skill at growing plants ...1934 sl.
• GREEN HAND the ability to grow plants ...1944 Amer. dial.
• GREEN THUMB exceptional skill at growing plants ...1943 sl., chiefly US
• GROWING HAND an exceptional ability to make plants thrive; a 'green thumb' ...1930 Amer. dial.
• HARBOUR † a bower or retreat covered with climbing shrubs and plants ...1563
• HEADLET † a little or miniature head, as the bud of a plant ...1577 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• IMP † a young shoot of a plant or tree; a sapling ...c897
• LAUNCH † shoots of a plant ...a1400
• PACIFIC STEROID the Southeast Asian plant, taro ...2002 NZ sl.
• PLANTAGE 1. † plants in general; anything that is planted; vegetation ...1606
2. † the cultivation of plants, planting ...1632
• PUMILIO †* a dwarf; a diminutive person or plant ...1576
• QUICK 1. living plants ...1456-7
2. the growing part of a plant nearest to the roots ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RHODO a rhododendron ...E20 colloq.
• RHODY a rhododendron ...M19 colloq.
• SIMPLE a plant or herb employed for medical purposes; chiefly used in the plural ...1539 now arch.
• TALLY a plant identification label ...1822
• TILLER † a plant, a shoot, a twig; a shoot or sucker from the root ...a1000
• TOPOLOGY † the department of botany which treats of the localities where plants are found ...1659
• UNCLE AND AUNT a plant ...1992 UK rhyming sl.
• VEGETAL a plant; a vegetable ...1599
• VEGETATION † a plant; a vegetable form or growth ...1683
• VEGETATIVE † a vegetable or plant ...1634
• VEGETIVE a plant, a vegetable ...1602
• WOODMAN'S CHARMIN any of a variety of plants having broad, soft leaves ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WOODSMAN'S TOILET PAPER any of a variety of plants having broad, soft leaves ...2001 Amer. dial.
plant - person
• GEOBOTANIST an expert or specialist in geobotany (geographical distribution of plants) ...1875
plant - verbs
• BOOM of plants: to grow vigorously, to thrive ...1966 Amer. dial.
• EFFLOWER †* of a plant: to go out of bloom ...c1420
• ENJOY of plants: to thrive, to grow freely ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• MANURE † to cultivate, train or rear a plant ...1632
• MIFF OFF of plants: to fade, to lose their strength and beauty ...1883 Eng. dial.
• RAMP of plants: to grow luxuriantly ...1820 Eng. dial.
• TEAL to dig; to plant in the ground, esp. to set potatoes ...1874 Eng. dial.
• TEEL to dig; to plant in the ground, esp. to set potatoes ...1874 Eng. dial.
 
PLANTATION - nouns
• BIG HOUSE the main house on a plantation ...1811 Amer. dial.
• GREAT HOUSE a manor or the main house on a plantation ...1633 Amer. dial.
• WALK a plantation ...1793 W. Indian
 
PLANTED - adjectives
• SATIVE † sown or planted; cultivated, not wild ...1599
• SATIVOUS † sown or planted; cultivated, not wild ...1786
 
PLANTING - nouns
• SATION † a sowing of seed, a planting ...c1440
• TABLE †* a plot of ground for planting; a bed ...c1440
 
PLASTER - nouns
• ALABASTER plaster ...Brit. rhyming sl.
plaster - verbs
• IMPLAIN †* to make smooth with plaster; to plaster smooth ...c1420
 
PLASTERER - person
• DAABER † a dauber - a plasterer ...Bk1828 Eng. dial.
• PARCHESTERER a plasterer ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PARGETER a plasterer ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PARJETER a plasterer ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SPARGENER † a pargeter; a plasterer, formerly, a whitewasher ...1600
• SPARGITER a plasterer ...Bk1867 Sc.

PLATE - nouns  (also see DISHES)
• BASIN † the hollow part of a plate or dish ...1662
• HUNDRED TO EIGHT a plate ...1998 UK rhyming sl.
• ONE AND EIGHT a plate ...20C rhyming sl.
• VESSEL dishes, plates, etc. used at a meal ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
 
PLATITUDE - nouns
• EAR CANDY a platitude ...1991 US sl.
 
PLATTER - nouns
• SKELE †* a dish or platter ...a1300
 
PLATYPUS - nouns
• PARADOX the duck-billed platypus, Ornithorhynchus paradoxus ...1815
 
PLAUSIBLE - adjectives
• FAIR plausible, pleasant ...1838 Sc.
• FAIR-CALLING plausible, smooth-tongued, flattering, wheedling ...1814 Sc.
• FAIR-FACED plausible in appearance, deceitful ...1898 Sc.
• FAIR-FARRAND specious, plausible; flattering, superficially attractive ...1789 Sc.
• FAIR-FASHIONED † specious, plausible; flattering, superficially attractive ...1816 Sc.
• MEAL-MOUTHED afraid to speak out; soft-tongued, plausible ...1821 Sc.
• MEALY-MOUTHED reticent, reserved, afraid to speak out; plausible, smooth-tongued, hypocritical ...1836 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PANNABLE plausible, practicable ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SATIABLE † fair-seeming, plausible, specious ...1592
• SATISFACTORY † worthy of belief; plausible ...1605
plausible - nouns 
• VERISIMILE † a plausible semblance or appearance of something ...1652
 
PLAY, PLAYING - adjectives
• GAMELING † playing games ...1594
• MAXIMING playing ...1867 Eng. dial.
play, playing - nouns 
• BAIRN-GAM child's play ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BAIRNISH-LAKE child's play ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BAIRN-LAKE child's play ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BAIRN-PLAY child's play ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CABBY HOUSE a child's playhouse ...Ireland
• COBBY HOUSE a child's playhouse ...Ireland
• DILLY-HOLE a house made by children to play in ...1865 Eng. dial.
• DILLY-HOUSE a house made by children to play in ...1865 Eng. dial.
• FAKE play, amusement; a joke ...1787 Eng. dial.
• GAMMON a joke, trick; play, sport, merriment ...1869 Eng. dial.
• LAKE † play, sport, fun, glee ...c1200
• LAKING playing, amusement ...1340 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• LALLACK play, frolic ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LUSION †* a playing, game, or pastime ...1656
• PARCEL †* a part in a play, etc.; a role ...c1412
• RAG-ROWSTERING rough games, romps, rustic play ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAG-ROWTERING rough games, romps, rustic play ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SCOPPERLOIT † 1. a time of idleness; a play-time ...1691 Eng. dial.
2. a romp; rough, indelicate play ...1878 Eng. dial.
• TEARATION romping; noisy, boisterous play ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• VAKE play, amusement; a joke ...1787 Eng. dial.
play, playing - person 
• GOOF-OFF a person who plays aimlessly ...M20 US colloq.
• PLAY-PATCH a child fond of play ...Bk1896 Amer. dial.
• RAG-ROWTER one who plays roughly, a romper ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
play, playing - verbs (includes PLAY AROUND)
• ALLACK to idle away time; to loiter, to loaf, to play ...1897 Eng. dial.
• ANTIC to fool around, to play ...1976 Amer. dial.
• BOX AROUND to play around, to move about idly ...1967 Amer. dial.
• DANDLE † to trifle, to play or toy with ...1569
• FADDLE † to trifle, to toy, to play ...1755 Eng. dial.
• FAFF to mess about, restlessly and ineffectually, wasting time, often while something quite urgent needs attention; to play or fool around, to waste time ...c1930
• FAFF AROUND to mess about; to waste time on matters of no importance; to play or fool around ...1874 UK sl.
• FUTZ AROUND to goof off; to waste time; to play aimlessly when there is work to be done ...20C US sl.
• GAME † to play, to sport, to jest; to amuse oneself; also, to indulge in amorous play ...c1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• GAMMET to play, to frolic, to amuse oneself; to play off practical jokes; to deceive, to hoax, to take in ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GAMMON to joke, to sport, to play; to tease amicably ...1888 Eng. dial.
• GANNICK to lark about; to play, to frolic; to loiter, to idle, to gossip ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.  
• GOOF to fool with, to play around ...1910s sl.
• GOOF AROUND to fool with, to play around ...1910s sl.
• GOOF OFF to waste time; to play aimlessly when there is work to be done ...M20 US colloq.
• GOOF ON to fool with, to play around ...1910s sl.
• HALLOCK ABOUT to idle away time; to loiter, to loaf, to play ...1897 Eng. dial.
• JAUL to play, to frolic, to have fun, to 'party' ...1970s S. Afr.
• JAWL to play, to frolic, to have fun, to 'party' ...1970s S. Afr.
• JOL to play, to frolic, to have fun, to 'party' ...1970s S. Afr.
• LAKE 1. to play, to sport; to make a holiday from work ...c1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
2. † to play, to sport, to amuse oneself; to play at, to perform ... ...c1350 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• MARLOCK to play, to frolic, to gambol, to romp ...1863 Eng. dial.
• NONNOCK to play the fool; to play when one should be working; to idle away one's time; to fidget ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NONNUCK to play the fool; to play when one should be working; to idle away one's time; to fidget ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAGE † to behave wantonly or riotously; to take one's pleasure; to play ...a1300
• RAG-ROWTER to romp, to indulge in rough play ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAMP to play around, literally or figuratively ...1930s Aust. & W. Indies sl.
• RATTLE to play noisily, to romp ...1870 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ROIL † to play or frolic, esp. in a rough manner; to romp ...L18 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SAUNTER to trifle, to play about in a casual offhand manner ...a1810 Sc.
• SCOOT to play about; to lark ...1874 Eng. dial.
• SCOPPERLOIT to romp; to play roughly and rudely ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SPADGER to play or frolic about ...M20 Eng. dial. & sl.
• TAM-TRAM to play; to play fast and loose ...Bk1905 Sc.

PLAY (drama) - nouns
• ACTION 1. † histrionic personation; acting of plays, performance ...1626
2. † a theatrical performance; a play ...1679
• BANE † a prelude of a play ...c1440
• BANNS † proclamation or prologue of a play ...1440
• CONCERT a play; a show; any theatrical entertainment ...1992 UK sl.
• ECONOMY † the structure or arrangement of a poem, play, etc. ...1671
• NIGHT AND DAY a play ...M19 rhyming sl.
• PAGEANT † a scene acted on the stage; one scene or act of a medieval mystery play ...c1380
play (drama) - person
• CACKLE-MERCHANT † a dramatic author - the author of a play ...c1860 theatrical usage
• FACTIST † a poet or play-maker ...Bk1696 obs. 
• PAGEANTEER †* a player in a pageant or mystery play ...1624
play (drama) - verbs 
• EAT THE GINGER to play the leading role in a play ...1952 US sl.
• NIGHT AND DAY to see a play ...M19 rhyming sl.
  
PLAY AROUND - verbs
• FANCY PANTS to play around, to 'mess about' ...1940s sl.
• FAN-FOOT to play around ...1935 Amer. dial.
• PAVIE to trifle away one's time at work; to play around ...a1850 Sc.
 
PLAYBOY - person
• CAKE-EATER a lady's man; a male flirt; a wealthy young man, a playboy ...1910s Amer. sl.
• MAC, MACK a successful, respected, or influential person; a man who is sexually successful with women; one who deceives or tries to charm a member of the opposite sex with seductive words; a successful seducer; a playboy ...1990 US sl., chiefly Black usage
• MAC DADDY, MACK DADDY a successful, respected, or influential person - a man who is sexually successful with women; a playboy ...1991 US sl., orig. Black usage 
• MJIETA a township playboy ...1960s S. Afr.
• QUAIL-HUNTER a woman-chaser; a whoremonger ...20C US sl. 
• SPORT a playboy, a man about town, with the accent on gambling, womanizing, and other areas of the 'fast' life ...L19 sl.
 
PLAYER - person
• GAMESTER † a player at any game; also, an athlete ...1581
• JOLLER a player of a game ...1980s S. Afr.
 
PLAYFUL - adjectives
• ANTIC clownish, amusing, full of tricks; given to fun, capers, or pranks; joking, playful ...1902 Amer. dial.
• ANTIC AS A JAYBIRD clownish, amusing, full of tricks; given to fun, capers, or pranks; joking, playful ...1917 Amer. dial.
• DAFFING playful, sportive, foolish ...1724 Sc. 
• DESIPIENT * foolish, silly, childish, playful; playing the fool; idly trifling ...1727
• FRISKY playful, amorous ...20C
• GAMBOL † sportive, playful ...1597
• GAMEFUL † joyful, playful, sportive, jesting ...c1205
• GAMESOME frolicsome, merry, playful, sportive ...c1350
• GAMF † playful, sportive ...1740 Sc.
• GAMISH playful, frolicsome, sportive ...1865 Eng. dial.
• GAMMETY frolicsome, playful, fond of games ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GAMMISH playful, frolicsome, sportive ...1865 Eng. dial.
• GAMP † playful, sportive ...1724 Sc.
• GAMY playful, frolicsome, sportive ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• LAKESOME frolicsome, playful ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LAKISH frolicsome, playful ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LUDIBUND †* full of play, playful, sportive ...1668
• LUDITORY merry, sportive, playful ...B1900
• LUSIVE * playful, sportive ...1871
• LUSORIOUS † used in sport or as a pastime; sportive, playful ...1619
• LUSORY sportive, playful ...1653
• MAGGOTTY frisky, playful, full of tricks, frolicsome ...1820 Eng. dial.
• MARLOCKING playful, frolicsome ...1889 Eng. dial.
• MARLOCKY playful, frolicsome ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MONKEY †* suggestive of a monkey; playful, amusing ...c1680
• QUIRKY playful, witty, merry, good-humoured ...1856 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RAMPER playful ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SUBRISIVE smiling, playful ...1867
• SUBRISORY smiling, playful ...1860
playful - person
• FRATCH a rude, quarrelsome person; a playful or frolicsome child ...19C Eng. dial.
• GIGLET a giddy, laughing, romping girl; a merry, light-hearted, playful girl ...a1340
• GINKIE † a merry, light-hearted, playful girl; a giglet ...1825 Sc.
• MAWMOOIN a blockhead, a simpleton; a playful, teasing youth or girl; literally 'mow the moon' ...1871 Eng. dial.
• TANTARABOBUS a noisy, playful child ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TANTRABOBUS a noisy, playful child ...Bk1882 Eng. dial.
• WANTON † a person, esp. a child, of playful, roguish or sportive conduct; sometimes used as a term of endearment ...1589
 
PLAYFULLY - adverbs
• GAMEFULLY † playfully, jestingly ...1387
• GAMELY † blithely, joyfully, playfully, excellently ...a1300
• GAMESOMELY playfully, sportively ...1601
 
PLAYFULNESS - nouns
• GAMALERIE † playfulness, fun, frolic ...1818 Eng. dial.
 
PLAYGROUND - nouns
• CAMPO † a play-field, a play-ground ...1612 school sl.
• PLAY-DIDDLE any piece of playground equipment ...1991 Amer. dial.
playground - person 
• PARKY a playground attendant or other park employee ...1941 Amer. dial.
 
PLAYMATE - person
• LAKE-LADS companions, playmates ...1896 Eng. dial.
• LAKE-LASSES female companions or playmates ...1849 Eng. dial.
 
PLAYTHING - nouns
• BAIRN'S-LAKINS children's playthings, toys ...1891 Eng. dial.
• BAUBLE † a child's plaything or toy ...c1460
• BEAUBELET †* a small toy, trinket, plaything ...c1205
• BOCH a child's plaything ...Bk1911 Sc.
• DIDO a plaything; also used as a term to denote articles which do not give satisfaction to the owner ...1892 Eng. dial.
• DIE a toy, a plaything, a geegaw ...1816 Sc.
• GAMBOL † a toy, a plaything ...1581
• GAUD a plaything, a toy; also, something gaudy; a showy ornament, a piece of finery; a gewgaw ...c1430 
• GAWD a plaything, a toy; also, something gaudy; a showy ornament, a piece of finery; a gewgaw ...c1430 
• HAPPY a toy or plaything ...1924 Amer. dial.
• INGRYDOORIE a burning stick waved about in the dark by children as a plaything ...1904 Sc. 
• JAPE † a trifle, a toy, a trinket, a plaything ...1436
• LAIRKIN † a plaything, a toy ...c1440 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• LAKE a toy, a plaything ...1887 Sc.
• LAKIN † a plaything, a toy ...c1440 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• LAKING a toy, a plaything; a trifle ...1790 Eng. dial.
• LALIE a child's toy ...1898 Sc.
• LALL a child's toy, a plaything ...1838 Sc.
• LALLIE a child's toy, a plaything ...1838 Sc.
• PLAYMENT a toy, a plaything ...1936 Amer. dial.
• PLAY-PRETTY a child's plaything; a toy ...1902 Amer. dial.
 
PLEAD - verbs
• ORATE † to pray; to plead ...c1600
• SAY CALF-ROPE to plead for mercy or admit defeat; to say uncle ...1859 US sl.
 
PLEADER - person
• ORATRESS † a female pleader, petitioner, or plaintiff ...1586
• ORATRICE † a female pleader, plaintiff, petitioner, or offerer of prayers ...1432
 
PLEADING - adjectives
• DUMB-DISCOURSIVE speaking without words; pleading silently, or by looks ...1726
 
PLEASANT - adjectives
• AMENOUS †* pleasant ...1567
• ANGELIFEROUS angelic; splendid; excellent; first-rate; pleasant; delightful ...1840 Amer. dial.
• BEIN † pleasant, genial, kindly ...a1200
• BIGLY † pleasant, delightful, commodious ...1802 Sc.
• BRAW pleasant, agreeable ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CANNY quiet, easy, snug, comfortable, pleasant, cosy ...a1758 Sc.
• CAVASCACIOUS said of something that is pleasant or agreeable ...1908 Amer. dial.
• CUSHY of a person: relaxed and pleasant; easygoing ...1887 colloq.
• DAINTY pleasant, agreeable, fine, handsome ...c1340 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DAISY pleasant; expert ...L19 US sl.
• DAP of a person: pleasant; generous ...1956 US Black sl.
• DAPT physically appealing; attractive, dapper; well-dressed; stylish; broadly, pleasant ...1967 US Black sl.
• DECE pleasant, amenable ...1970s US sl.
• DEES pleasant, amenable ...1970s US sl.
• DELITABLE † affording delight; delightful, pleasant, delectable ...c1290
• DENTY pleasant, agreeable; worthy, excellent; fine, handsome; plump and thriving, as regarding a child ...a1698 Sc.
• DULCORATE †* endowed with sweetness; sweet; pleasant ...1501
• EYESOME † pleasant to the eyes ...1584
• FACETE facetious, witty, humorous, pleasant, cheerful, gay ...1603 arch.
• FAINLY pleasant, welcome, gladsome ...1897 Sc.
• FAIR plausible, pleasant ...1838 Sc.
• FAIR-CONDITIONED * pleasant-natured, good-tempered ...1473
• FAIR-FASHIONED † superficially attractive or pleasant-mannered; plausible; flattering ...1763 Sc.
• FAIR-SPOKE of persons: gifted with fair speech; courteous, pleasant; smooth-tongued ...1665
• FAIR-SPOKEN of persons: gifted with fair speech; courteous, pleasant; smooth-tongued ...1460
• FAIR-TONGUED * pleasant and charming of speech; using flattery for one's own ends ...1541
• FARRAND of things: becoming, dignified, pleasant ...a1300 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• FARRANT of things: becoming, dignified, pleasant ...a1300 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• FAVOROUS † adapted to win favour, pleasing; pleasant ...1560
• FAVOURSOME †* that is an object of favour; acceptable, pleasant ...1599
• FLAMBUSTIOUS showy; gaudy; pleasant ...1868 Amer. sl.
• FUN enjoyable; pleasant; entertaining ...1950 orig. US
• GASSY excellent, pleasant, humorous ...1962 US sl.
• GAYSOME * inspiring with gaiety; cheery; pleasant ...1633
• GLOSSY very pleasant, enjoyable ...1900s US sl.
• GUSTFUL † pleasant to the mind or feelings ...1647
• HEARTSOME full of mirth, merry, cheerful, lively, light-hearted, joyous; pleasant, genial ...1724 chiefly Sc.
• HODDY in good condition, physically or mentally; healthy; in good humour or spirits; pleasant, cheerful ...1664 Eng. dial.
• INNERLY pleasant, cheerful, sociable; kindly, affectionate, compassionate...1888 Sc.
• I-WIL † pleasant, agreeable ...c1275
• JOLLY enjoyable, exceedingly pleasant, agreeable, delightful, charming ...1549
• LARGE fine, pleasant, enjoyable, lively ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LEESOME † lovable; pleasing; pleasant ...c1200 obs. exc. Sc.
• LEPID * pleasant in speech or behaviour, jocose, facetious, amusing, witty ...1619
• LIKEFUL † pleasing, pleasant, acceptable, agreeable ...c1305
• LUSTLY † pleasant, pleasure-giving ...c1200
• MANNERLY generous; pleasant ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MELLILOQUENT †* speaking sweetly or pleasantly ...1656
• MELLY mellow; fig. pleasant, tender ...1863 Sc.
• NEWFANGLE fond of novelty; pleasant to strangers ...1742 Sc.
• ONCUS, ONGKUS, ONKUS good, profitable, pleasant ...1910 Aust. & NZ sl.
• PAT pleased, pleasant ...1873 Eng. dial.
• PLEASANT AS A BASKET OF CHIPS, AS very pleasant ...1950 Amer. dial.
• QUEEM pleasant; calm; smooth ...1824 Sc.
• QUEMEFUL † pleasing, pleasant, agreeable; kind. gracious ...a1340
• SAFE satisfactory, pleasant ...1950s sl.
• SANSHACH pleasant, agreeable, genial ...1969 Sc.
• SAPID pleasant ...1640
• SIGHTFUL † sightly, pleasant to the eye ...1565
• SUGAR-CANDIED appearing pleasant ...1650
• SUGARED pleasing to the senses; appearing pleasant ...1426
• SUGARY deceitfully or flatteringly pleasant ...1591
• TASSY nice, pleasant ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TISTY-TOSTY pleasant ...1888 Eng. dial.
• TOOTHSOME pleasant, 'palatable' ...1551
• WALLIE fine, excellent, pleasant, beautiful ...1500-20 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• WALLY fine, excellent, pleasant, beautiful ...1500-20 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• WALY pleasant, jolly ...1785 Sc.
pleasant - nouns
• ANGEL TEAT any pleasant or easy task ...Amer. sl.
• CAKE AND GINGERBREAD something easy and pleasant ...1841
• JAM TOMORROW something pleasant promised or expected for the future, esp. something that one never receives ...1871
• LUMMINESS pleasant things ...19C
• SAPIDITY the quality of being pleasant ...1656
• SUGAR sweet or honeyed words; quality of being pleasant, flattery ...c1374
• SUGAR-CANDY something sweet, pleasant, or delicious ...1591
• UPPER a pleasant or stimulating experience ...Bk1996 Aust. sl.
• WAFF a short or incidental experience; a momentary enjoyment of something pleasant ...1822 Sc.
pleasant - person
• BEAUT a pleasant, agreeable, trustworthy person ...1866 sl. 
• BUFFER a pleasant, foolish old man; a man ...1749 UK
• COOL-HEAD a pleasant person ...1960s sl.
• GAL a young pleasant, pert woman ...1795 Amer. sl.
• GALLIARD a gay, lively fellow; a brisk, merry, pleasant person ...1768 arch. 
• JOLLY TIT a pleasant companion ...E18 sl.
• PLEASANT PLUCKER a "pleasant fucker" ...1973 UK sl.
• WHITE HEN'S CHICKENS extremely pleasant or desirable persons ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
pleasant - verbs 
• ADDULCE † to make sweet; to render pleasant or palatable; to soothe or mollify a person ...1475
• CANDY to sweeten; to render pleasant or palatable; to give a pleasant appearance to ...1592
• HAVE JAM ON IT to have something exceedingly pleasant or easy ...1919 colloq.
• SAUCE to make pleasant or agreeable, to reduce the asperity of severity of ...1514
• SUGAR-COAT to make acceptable or pleasant ...1910
• TALK TURKEY to talk agreeably or affably, to say pleasant things ...E19 sl., orig. US
• VOLUPTUATE * to make luxurious and pleasant or delightful ...1661
 
PLEASANTLY - adverbs
• BEENLIE pleasantly, comfortably, cosily ...c1450 Sc.
• BEIN † pleasantly, genially, kindly ...c1400 obs. exc. Sc.
• BEINLY pleasantly, comfortably, cosily ...c1450 Sc.
• FACETELY † in a witty or humorous manner; pleasantly ...1619
• FAIRISH in a pleasant manner; fairly, pretty well ...1891
• FARRANDLY pleasantly, handsomely, splendidly ...c1325 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• FARRANTLY pleasantly, handsomely, splendidly ...c1325 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• LUSTILY † with pleasure or delight; pleasantly, pleasurably; delightfully; also, gladly, willingly ...a1225
• QUEEM smoothly, pleasantly, without snags or hitches ...1879 Sc.
• QUEEM AS SILK smoothly, pleasantly ...1900 Sc.
• SMACK-SMOOTH smoothly, without any impediment or obstruction; quietly, pleasantly ...1802 Eng. dial.
• SUGARLY †* pleasantly, agreeably ...1584
• SUGGERLIE †* pleasantly, agreeably ...1584

PLEASANTNESS - nouns
• LUSTINESS † pleasantness, pleasure, delight ...c1374
 
PLEASE - adjectives
• TAKY designed to attract notice and please; alluring, fascinating, attractive, appealing ...1854 colloq.
• VINEROUS † hard to please ...1674 Eng. dial.
please - person
• GAS one who pleases or delights; something enjoyable ...c1953 sl., orig. US jazz usage
• GASSER one who pleases or delights; something enjoyable ...1944 sl., orig. US jazz usage
• GROOVE one who pleases or delights; something enjoyable ...1946 sl., orig. US jazz usage
• SENDER one who pleases or delights, esp. a pop musician ...1935 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• TURN-ON one who pleases or delights; something enjoyable ...1969 sl.
please - verbs 
• AGGRATE † to please, to gratify, to inspire with satisfaction ...1591
• ARRIDE to please well, to gratify, to delight, to content with delight ...1599 arch.
• BELIKE † to be pleasing to, to please ...1764
• BELOVE † to please, to be pleasing to a person ...c1205
• FANCY † to be the fancy of; to please ...1566
• FLIP to please, to delight ...1956 US jazz sl.
• GAME † to amuse, to please, to give pleasure to ...a1300
• GAS to please, to delight ...1941 sl., orig US jazz usage
• GRAB to please, to delight ...a1915 sl., orig. US 
• GROOVE to please, to delight ...1952 sl., orig. US jazz sl.
• IMPLESE † to please ...c1375 Sc.
• KILL to excite, to please, to thrill ...1844 US sl.
• KNOCK SOMEONE OUT to please, to delight ...1942 sl., orig. US
• LUST † to please, to delight; to be pleased or delighted ...c1230
• MAKE SOMEONE'S DAY to please, to delight ...1909 sl.
• MELT ONE'S BUTTER to please one ...1986 Amer. dial.
• OBLECT †* to delight, to please, to rejoice ...1555
• OBLECTATE †* to delight, to please highly, to rejoice ...1611
• PALLIATE † to appease, to please or indulge one's taste ...1631
• PANIC to please, to delight ...1927 US sl.
• PLACENTIATE † to please, to satisfy ...1694 nonce word
• PUT AWAY to please ...1960s Amer. sl.
• QUEME 1. † of persons: to please, to gratify another, esp. a superior; to act so as to please one ...a750
2. † of things: to please, to be acceptable or agreeable to a person ...a1000 obs.
• SEND to please, to delight; applied esp. to pop music ...1932 sl., orig. US
• TURN ON to please, to delight, implying the arousing of someone's approving (often sexual) interest ...1903 sl., orig. US
please - interjections/phrases
• ABRACADABRA, PLEASE AND THANK YOU a humorous embellishment of 'please' ...1944 US sl.
• SILVER PLATE! please; s'il vous plaît ...1916 sl.
 
PLEASED - adjectives
• BENEPLACIT †* pleased, satisfied ...1678
• BO-CHUFFED pleased, delighted ...20C army sl.
• BUCKED happy, pleased, proud ...1907 sl.
• CHUFFED pleased, happy; delighted; flattered; also, displeased, disgruntled ...1957 Brit. sl., orig, services' usage
• CHUFFED PINK pleased, delighted ...20C army sl.
• CHUFFED TO ARSEHOLES pleased, delighted ...20C army sl.
• CHUFFED TO FUCK pleased, delighted ...20C army sl.
• CHUFFY fussy; proud, conceited, haughty; pleased, elated ...1874 Eng. dial.
• DISCUMGALLIGUMFRICATED very greatly astonished but pleased ...1916 Amer. dial.
• FAIN glad, rejoiced, well-pleased ...8-11C Beowulf now chiefly poetic or Eng. dial.
• FEIGN glad, happy, well-pleased ...1766 Eng. dial.
• HAPPY AS A PIG IN A PUDDLE very happy and pleased, extremely content ...1880 colloq.
• HAPPY AS A PIG IN CLOVER very happy and pleased, extremely content ...1950s
• HAPPY AS A PIG IN MUCK very happy and pleased, extremely content ...1828 colloq.
• HAPPY AS A PIG IN MUD very happy and pleased, extremely content ...1880 colloq.
• HAPPY AS A PIG IN SHIT very happy and pleased, extremely content ...1880 colloq.
• LIKE A DOG WITH TWO TAILS very proud or pleased; delighted ...1953
• MADE delighted, pleased ...1980s sl., orig. Irish
• MADE UP delighted, pleased ...1980s sl., orig. Irish
• MOUTH GLAD pretending to be pleased, insincere ...1934 Amer. dial.
• OVER THE MOON happy, pleased ...1936 sl.
• PAID † pleased, satisfied, content ...c1230
• PAT pleased, pleasant ...1873 Eng. dial.
• PLEASED AS A BASKETFUL OF CHIPS exceedingly well pleased; delighted ...1906 Amer. dial.
• PLEASED AS A BASKETFUL OF POSSUM-HEADS * exceedingly well pleased ...1906 Amer. dial.
• PLEASED AS PUNCH highly pleased; delighted   
• PLEASED TO A FEATHER † pleased to a nicety ...1659
• PROUD AS A DOG WITH TWO TAILS very proud or pleased; delighted ...1829
• STOKED very pleased; elated ...NZ colloq.
• STUCK ON in love with, pleased with ...L19 orig. US
• TAKEN-LIKE pleased ...1899 Sc.
• TICKLED happy, pleased ...1907 sl.
• TICKLED PINK happy, pleased ...1907 sl.
• TICKLED TO DEATH happy, pleased ...1907 sl.
• VANDIE † of persons: proud, boastful, vain; proud-looking, jaunty, ostentatious, showy; pleased, elated ...1724 Sc.
• VANNIE † of persons: proud, boastful, vain; proud-looking, jaunty, ostentatious, showy; pleased, elated ...1724 Sc.
• VAUKIE proud, well-pleased ...Bk1905 Sc.
• VAUNTIE of persons: proud, boastful, vain; proud-looking, jaunty, ostentatious, showy; pleased, elated; exultant ...1724 Sc.
• VOGEY, VOGGIE, VOGIE, VOGY proud, elated, very pleased with oneself, vain, vaunting ...1712 Sc. 
• WACKER pleased ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WRAPPED enthralled; overjoyed; pleased; totally amazed by; enthusiastic about ...c1955 Aust. sl.
• WRAPPED UP pleased; overjoyed; enamoured ...1963 Aust. sl.
pleased - verbs
• BELIKE † to like, to be pleased with ...1557
• BELOVE † to be pleased with, to approve, to like ...c1205
• BE WELL PAID to be pleased or satisfied ...1825 Sc.  
• LUST † to please, to delight; to be pleased or delighted ...c1230
• SCRATCH THE ELBOW † to show oneself pleased, to chuckle ...1598 
• TICKLE THE PISS OUT OF to please or amuse someone ...1950s US sl.
• TICKLE THE SHIT OUT OF to please or amuse someone ...1950s US sl.
 
PLEASING - adjectives
• AMICOUS †* friendly, congenial, pleasing ...1675
• CAKE fine, pleasing ...1940s sl.
• CLEAN AS A SMELT pleasing, pleasant ...1921 Amer. dial.
• COMPLACENTIOUS † complaisant, obsequious, soothing, and thereby, pleasing ...1656
• CORKING fine, excellent, very pleasing ...1895 sl.
• CREAMY pleasing, excellent ...1889 UK teen sl.
• DARLING delightful, pleasing ...1805
• DECENT good, pleasing, excellent ...1979 US sl.
• DEEVIE, DEEVY delightful, pleasing ...1900 sl., chiefly Brit.
• DIVERTISSANT † diverting, entertaining, amusing, pleasing ...1645
• DUCKY delightful, pleasing; excellent, first-rate ...1897 Brit. sl.
• EARFUL pleasing to the ear ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• EARSOME pleasing to the ear ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• EYEFUL * attractive or striking to the eye; visually impressive or pleasing ...1882
• FAVOROUS † adapted to win favour, pleasing; pleasant ...1560
• FAVOURABLE † winning favour; hence, pleasing, agreeable, beautiful, comely ...1398
• FEASIBLE adj. of persons: neat, tidy, presentable; of pleasing appearance or manner, decent, respectable ...1820 Sc.
• GAR excellent, pleasing ...1993 US sl.
• ILL good, pleasing, desirable, admirable ...1991 US sl.
• JAMMING exciting, pleasing, excellent, best ...1980s sl., orig. US Black usage 
• LEESOME † lovable; pleasing; pleasant ...c1200 obs. exc. Sc.
• LIKEFUL † pleasing, pleasant, acceptable, agreeable ...c1305
• LIKELY handsome, attractive; good-natured; pleasing, agreeable ...1809 Amer. dial.
• LIKEWORTH † agreeable, acceptable, pleasing ...c888
י LOVERLY delightful, pleasing ...1907 sl.
• LUSTY † pleasing in appearance; beautiful ...a1240
• MELLOW delightful, pleasing ...1942 US sl.
• NEAT delightful, pleasing ...1934 sl., chiefly US
• NEATO delightful, pleasing ...1968 sl., chiefly US
• OOJIT-NAWSTY good, pleasing ...1929 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF THIS WORLD delightful, pleasing ...1928 sl., orig. US jazz
• PEARLER excellent, pleasing ...Aust. colloq.
• PLACENTIOUS †* pleasing, or disposed to please; complaisant, amiable, agreeable, suave ...a1661
• QUEME 1. † pleasing, agreeable, acceptable to a person ...c1200
2. † ​of pleasing appearance; beautiful, fair; neat, tidy ...a1300
• QUEMEFUL † pleasing, pleasant, agreeable; kind. gracious ...a1340
• RED-HOT lively, peppy, pleasing ...1927 Amer. sl.
• SILKY excellent, pleasing; smooth ...1973 US sl.
• SLICK AS A GREASED PIG very pleasing, successful, pretty, etc. ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SLICK AS A RAM-CAT very pleasing, successful, pretty, etc. ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SLICK AS A SCHOOL-MARM'S LEG very pleasing, successful, pretty, etc. ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SLICK AS A SMELT pleasing, pleasant ...1847 Amer. dial.
• SMOOTH AS A SMELT pleasing, pleasant ...1874 Amer. dial.
• SUAVIOUS †* pleasing, agreeable ...1669
• SUGARED pleasing to the senses; appearing pleasant ...1426
• TICING alluring, seductive, tempting; of sweet, pleasing manners ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WALLY handsome, fine, pleasing, splendid; large, ample ...1500-20 Sc.
pleasing - adverbs
• QUEMELY † in a pleasing, agreeable, or becoming manner; neatly, gently, smoothly ...c1380
pleasing - nouns 
• DAINTY † anything estimable, choice, fine, pleasing, or delightful; hence, occasionally, a luxury, a rarity ...1340
• DINGCLICKER an unusually fine or pleasing thing ...1914 Amer. dial.
• DOODLE something fine, splendid, or pleasing ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• FAIR TREAT, A a person or thing considered to be highly pleasing or commendable ...1884
• FEAST FIT FOR THE GODS, A something exquisite; a supremely pleasing prospect
• FEAST FOR THE GODS, A something exquisite; a supremely pleasing prospect
• FLAMING END a remarkable and pleasing thing or person ...1983 UK sl.
• JIM-SLICKER an unusually fine or pleasing thing ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LALAPALOOZA, LALLAPALOOSA, LALLAPALOOSER, LALLAPALOOZA, LALLAPALUZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LALAPAZAZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LALLYPALOOZER someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALO someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALOOSA, LOLLAPALOOZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...1896 sl., orig. US
• LOLLOPER a very large, pleasing or admirable thing ...1918 Amer. dial.
• LOLLYPALOOZA, LOLLYPALOOZER someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...1896 sl., orig. US
• PEACH a person or thing that is especially pleasing ...colloq.
• PEACHERINO a particularly pleasing person or thing ...US sl.
• REVENANT †* that which is pleasing ...c1440
• SIGHT FIT FOR THE GODS, A something exquisite; a supremely pleasing prospect
• SIGHT FOR THE GODS, A something exquisite; a supremely pleasing prospect
• SNAZZY anything pleasing or attractive ...Bk1934 college sl.
• SNIP a thing that is more fortunate, excellent, or pleasing that might normally be expected ...1952 UK sl.
• SNIP OF A THING a thing that is more fortunate, excellent, or pleasing than might normally be expected ...1952 UK sl.
• SUGAR-PLUM something very pleasing or agreeable, esp. when given as a sop or bribe ...1608
• WALLOPER an unusually large, pleasing, or admirable person or thing; something impressively big ...1912 Amer. dial.
• WHALLOPER an unusually large, pleasing, or admirable person or thing; something impressively big ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WOLLAPALOOZE someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
pleasing - person
• BAA-LAMB anyone mild, pleasing, or amicable - often used by women of malleable men ...Bk1984 sl.
• DINGCLICKER an unusually fine or pleasing person ..1914 Amer. dial.
• FAIR TREAT, A a person or thing considered to be highly pleasing or commendable ...1884
• FLAMING END a remarkable and pleasing person ...1983 UK sl.
• JIM-SLICKER an unusually fine or pleasing person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LALAPALOOZA, LALLAPALOOSER, LALLAPALOOZA, LALLAPALUZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LALAPAZAZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LALLYPALOOZER someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALO someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALOOSA, LOLLAPALOOZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...1896 sl., orig. US
• LOLLOPER a fat person; a pleasing or admirable person ...1918 Amer. dial.
• LOLLYPALOOZA, LOLLYPALOOZER someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...1896 sl., orig. US
• PEACH a person that is especially pleasing; a young woman of pleasing parts ...Bk1913 colloq.
• PEACHERINO a particularly pleasing person or thing ...US sl.
• WHALLOPER an unusually large, pleasing, or admirable person or thing; something impressively big ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WOLLAPALOOZE someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
pleasing - interjections
• OH SMACK! a reaction to something astonishing; an exclamation expressing the sudden realization that a thing or a situation is pleasing ...1990s US teen sl.
 
PLEASURABLE - adjectives
• LUSTFUL † delightful, pleasurable ...1340
• MOVIN' good; pleasurable; fashionable; popular ...1997 US sl.
pleasurable - verbs 
• LOON to pass time in pleasurable activities ...1966 sl.

PLEASURABLY - adverbs
• LUSTFULLY † with pleasure or delight ...971
• LUSTILY † with pleasure or delight; pleasantly, pleasurably; delightfully; also, gladly, willingly ...a1225
• LUSTLY † with pleasure or delight; gladly, willingly ...971
 
PLEASURE - adjectives
• FOR KICKS for the sake of excitement or pleasure ...1928 sl.
• HOT of people: exuberant, flamboyant, or daring in the pursuit of pleasure; uninhibited, wild ...1888 Amer. sl.
• LUSTLESS † joyless; without pleasure or delight ...1507
• PARTY hedonistic, engaged in the pursuit of pleasure, self-indulgent ...1980s US teen sl.
• PARTY DOWN hedonistic, engaged in the pursuit of pleasure, self-indulgent ...1970s sl.
• RACY of pleasure, enjoyment, etc.: peculiarly agreeable ...1690
• SPEEDY living a pleasure-seeking, hedonistic life ...1910s
• VOLUPTIFIC * making or causing enjoyment, pleasure, or delight ...1721
pleasure - adverbs 
• FAIN † gladly, willingly, with pleasure ...c1175 obs. or arch.
pleasure - nouns 
• ADLUBESCENCE †* pleasure, delight ...1673
• BELOVING †* liking, pleasure ...1589
• BENEPLACIT †* good pleasure, gracious purpose ...1643
• BENEPLACITURE †* good pleasure, gracious purpose ...1662
• BENEPLACITY †* good pleasure, gracious purpose ...1643
• BUSTERS pleasure; 'kicks' ...1973 US Black sl.
• DAINTY † a liking or fondness to do or see anything; delight, pleasure, joy ...c1325
• DEDUIT † diversion, enjoyment, pleasure ...1297
• DUTE † enjoyment, pleasure ...a1300
• END pleasure, delight ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FLING a brief period of self-indulgence or pleasure, often with the implication of a sexual liaison ...1827 sl.
• GAYNESS † delight, merriment, pleasure ...1377
• JOLLIES pleasurable excitement, esp. from or as if from something forbidden or improper; enjoyment; fun; thrills; kicks ...1930 colloq.
• JOLLY a thrill of delight, pleasure or excitement ...1905 colloq.
• JUICE pleasure, satisfaction ...1999 UK sl.
• KICK pleasure, fun ...1928 US sl.
• LECHERY † luxurious or inordinate pleasure ...1632
• LIKANCE †* liking; pleasure ...c1460
• LUST † pleasure, delight ...c888
• LUSTIHEAD pleasure, delight; vigour; lustfulness, libidinousness ...c1369 arch.
• LUSTINESS † pleasantness, pleasure, delight ...c1374
• NACHES proud pleasure ...1968 US Yiddish
• NAKHES proud pleasure ...1968 US Yiddish
• NUTS a source of pleasure or delight ...a1625 sl.
• NUTS AND CHEESE a source of pleasure or delight ...1854 sl.
• OBLECTATION † delight, pleasure, enjoyment ...1508
• PLEASURANCE †* pleasure ...c1400
• QUEME † pleasure, satisfaction ...c1175
• QUEMENESS †* pleasure, satisfaction ...c900
• SIDEKICK something on which one depends; a regular pleasure ...20C Aust. & US sl.
• WHOOPEE pleasure, enjoyment, fun ...1930 sl.
• YUM-YUM pleasure, enjoyment; fun; love-making ...1885 sl.
pleasure - person
• BALLER a hedonist, a person who believes that the pursuit of happiness is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker ...1962 sl.
• CARPET CAPTAIN a man whose 'knightly exploits' concentrate on the boudoir rather than the battlefield; one devoted to idleness and pleasure ...1548
• CARPET COWARD a man whose 'knightly exploits' concentrate on the boudoir rather than the battlefield; ; one devoted to idleness and pleasure ...1605
• CARPET FRIEND a man whose 'knightly exploits' concentrate on the boudoir rather than the battlefield; one devoted to idleness and pleasure ...a1616
• CARPET-KNIGHT a knight whose achievements belong to 'the carpet' (the lady's boudoir, or carpeted chamber) instead of to the field of battle; a stay-at-home soldier; one devoted to idleness and pleasure ...1576
• CARPET PEER a man whose 'knightly exploits' concentrate on the boudoir rather than the battlefield; one devoted to idleness and pleasure ...1592
• CARPET SQUIRE a man whose 'knightly exploits' concentrate on the boudoir rather than the battlefield; one devoted to idleness and pleasure ...1605
• HEDONIST a pleasure-seeker ...M19
• JOLLER a hedonist ...1960s S. Afr.
• LET-GAME † a hinderer of pleasure, a spoilsport ...c1374
pleasure - verbs
• BLINK to look with pleasure or fondness ...Bk1911 Sc.
• DANCE A HAKA to exhibit joy; to express one's pleasure ...c1890 NZ colloq.
• DELICIATE †* to take one's pleasure; to enjoy oneself; to indulge in delicacies; to feast; to revel; to luxuriate ...1633
• DRIVE TAB to go out on a party of pleasure with a wife and family ...c1780 sl.
• FEAST † to keep holiday, to give oneself to pleasure; to enjoy oneself ...1608
• FLUTTER to indulge in pleasure ...c1880 sl.
• GAME † to amuse, to please, to give pleasure to ...a1300
• GET ONE'S BALLS OFF of a man: to achieve orgasm; hence, to experience a thrill of perverse pleasure ...1964 US sl.
• GET ONE'S COOKIES OFF to experience orgasm; hence, to experience intense pleasure, esp. in a perverse way ...c1952 Amer. sl.
• GOOF OFF to gain pleasure from; to be enthralled by ...1960s US sl.
• KILL SOMEONE'S BUZZ to depress someone; to destroy someone's enjoyment or pleasure; to disappoint someone ...1980s sl.
• MAKE ONE'S TOES CURL to make one feel exquisite pleasure or extreme disgust ...colloq.
• RAGE † to behave wantonly or riotously; to take one's pleasure; to play ...a1300
• RAM AROUND to run around boisterously; to gad about, to go out in search of pleasure ...1939 Amer. dial.
• TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE to concentrate on pleasure at the expense of efficiency or speed ...1960s sl., orig. US teen
• TAKE THE SHINE OUT OF to take the pleasure away ...M19 Aust. sl.
• TICKLE † to be affected or excited by a pleasantly tingling or thrilling sensation; to be stirred or moved with a thrill of pleasure ...c1330
pleasure - interjections/phrases
• AG! an exclamation of pleasure, irritation, or exasperation ...1930s S. Afr. sl.
• BEAUTY! an exclamation of approval or pleasure ...1951 Aust. & NZ colloq.
• BOYS! an exclamation of pleasure or strong feeling ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CRACK ONE'S THUMBS a mode of expressing pleasure ...1866 Eng. dial. 
• GOOD EGG! expressing pleasure, satisfaction, or enthusiastic approval ...1903 Brit. sl.
• GOODNESS AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GODNESS AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1943 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GODNESS AGNES BROWN an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GRACIOUS AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GRACIOUS MABLE AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GRACIOUS MISS AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOODY! a general exclamation of approval, pleasure, or satisfaction ...20C orig. Aust.
• GOODY-GOODY! a general exclamation of approval, pleasure, or satisfaction ...20C orig. Aust.
• HOT DAMN! used for registering pleasure, astonishment, and sometimes anger ...1933 US sl.
• HOT DAMN AND DOUBLE DAMN! used for registering pleasure, astonishment, and sometimes anger ...1933 US sl.
• HOT DANG! used for registering pleasure, astonishment, and sometimes anger ...1933 US sl.
• HOT DIGGITY DAMN! used for registering pleasure, astonishment, and sometimes anger ...1933 US sl.
• HOW ABOUT THAT! an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, admiration, etc. ...1939 Amer. sl.
• I HATE IT a sarcastic expression of pleasure ...1980s US college sl.
• I HATE THAT a sarcastic expression of pleasure ...1980s US college sl.
• I'LL BE LAUGHING HAVERSACKS a phrase indicative of anticipated pleasure upon fulfilment of given conditions ...c1930 Brit. Forces' sl.
• JAMMING! an exclamation of pleasure ...1980s sl.
• MAMMA! an exclamation of pleasure or wonder ...1891 Amer. sl.
• MAMMY! exclamation of pleasure ...1942 Amer. dial.
• NIMM an expression of pleasure at something good to eat ...1866 Sc. 
• OH MAMA! exclamation of pleasure ...1924 Amer. dial.
• OH MAMMY! exclamation of pleasure ...1942 Amer. dial.
• ORGASM! used for registering any transitory pleasure ...2001 UK sl.
• PA-DOW! an exclamation of approval, pleasure ...2000s US Black sl.
• SHAME! expressing sympathy or pleasure ...S. Afr.
• SKIDDOO!, SKIDOO! an exclamation of pleasure or surprise ...1900s sl.
• TOO MUCH! an exclamation of pleasure, satisfaction, excitement ...1930s sl.
• WHACKO! an exclamation of pleasure, delight or exultation ...1941 sl., chiefly Aust.
• WHACKO THE DIDDLE-OH! a general exclamation of pleasure, esp. on seeing an attractive woman ...1960s Aust. sl.
• WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT! an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, admiration, etc. ...1920s Amer. sl.
• WHIP AND A BELL, A † something that detracts from one's comfort or pleasure ...1644
• WOW! an exclamation of pleasure, wonder, admiration, surprise, etc. ...1513
• WOWEE! an exclamation of surprise, astonishment, wonder, pleasure, dismay, etc. ...1921
• WOWEE-KAZOWEE! an exclamation of pleasure, wonder, admiration, surprise, etc. ...1990s Amer. sl.
• WOWIE-KAZOWIE! an exclamation of pleasure, wonder, admiration, surprise, etc. ...1990s Amer. sl.
• WOWIE-KAZOWIE! an exclamation of pleasure, wonder, admiration, surprise, etc. ...1990s Amer. sl.
• WOW-WEE! an expression of surprise, wonder, pleasure, dismay, etc. ...Aust. sl.
 
PLEASURE-SEEKING - adjectives
• RACKETTYING noisy; roistering; pleasure-seeking ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RATCHETTY noisy, roistering; pleasure-seeking, mischievous ...1894 Eng. dial.
• RATCHETY noisy, roistering; pleasure-seeking, mischievous ...1894 Eng. dial.
 
PLEATED - adjectives
• FAGGOT-WAISTED † arranged in pleats like a bundle of sticks ...1581
 
PLEDGE - adjectives
• HYPOTHECAL † of the nature of an hypothec, pledge, or mortgage ...1606
• HYPOTHECARY of the nature of an hypothec, pledge, or mortgage ...1656
pledge - nouns
• GAGE something of value deposited to ensure the performance of some action, and liable to forfeiture in case of non-performance; a pawn, pledge, security ...1457
• LICKING POST the moment of contention or decision; a decision, a pledge ...M19 US sl.
• LICK-LOG a point of contention or decision; a decision, a pledge ...1887 Amer. dial.
• PAWND † a pledge, security ...1715 Sc.  
• SCRAP OF PAPER a broken promise, treaty, or pledge ...Amer. World War I sl.
• WAD a pledge, something deposited as security ...1808 Sc.
• WAGE † a pledge or security ...1338
• WAGER † a solemn pledge or undertaking ...1306
pledge - person
• HYPOTHECATOR one who pledges something as security for the repayment of money borrowed ...1828
pledge - verbs 
• GAGE † to pledge or pawn; to mortgage the revenues of a country ...1555
• HAND-FAST to betroth; to pledge; to shake hands over a bargain ...1714 Sc.
• HYPOTHECATE to give or pledge as security; to pledge, to pawn, to mortgage ...1693
• IMPIGNERATE to place in pawn; to pledge, to pawn, to mortgage ...a1639 chiefly Sc.
• INDENT † to bind by contract, to pledge, to make a compact ...1660 Sc.
• INSURE to assure, to pledge one's word; to make sure; to guarantee ...Bk1902 Eng. dial. & Amer. dial.
• OPPIGNERATE † to pawn, to pledge ...1622
• OPPIGNORATE † to pawn, to pledge ...1622
• PAWND to pledge, to pawn ...1791 Sc. & Eng. dial.  
• PON to pawn, to pledge ...1887 Amer. dial.
• WAD to pledge, to wager, to bet ...1745 Sc.
• WAGE † to deposit or give as a pledge or security ...c1320
• WAT to pledge, to promise ...1887 Sc.
pledge - phrases
• ON MY HONOUR AS A ROCKET RANGER a humorous oath or pledge ...1954 US
 
PLEDGED - adjectives
• BETROTHED † plighted, pledged ...1651
• IMPIGNORATE † pledged, pawned, mortgaged ...1548
 
PLEDGING - nouns
• IMPIGNORATION pledging, pawning, mortgage ...1598
• OPPIGNORATION † pledging or giving of security; a pawning ...1592
 
PLENTIFUL, PLENTY - adjectives
• ABOUND † overflowing; plentiful; abundant ...c1400
• AGLORE aplenty, in abundance ...1967 Amer. dial.
• AGLORY aplenty, in abundance ...1969 Amer. dial.
• DEGORE plentiful, abundant ...1965 Amer. dial.
• DELORE plentiful, abundant ...1965 Amer. dial.
• DILLY-BAGS much, plenty, many ...1953 Aust. sl.
• DIME A DOZEN plentiful ...1930 US sl.
• FAT of things: abundant, plentiful; also, well-stocked ...1563
• HANG DOG plentiful ...1940s W. Indies sl.
• MAD many, much, plenty of ...1991 Amer. sl., esp. Black usage
• OPIMOUS † rich, abundant, plentiful, sumptuous, splendid ...1656
• PLENTEVOUS † abundant, plentiful, plenteous ...1738
• PLENTIFUL AS PIG-TRACKS very plentiful, abundant ...1870 Amer. dial.
• PLUMTUOUS † plenteous ...1721
• RAFFIE abundant, generous, plentiful, well-supplied ...1871 Sc.
• RAFFY abundant, generous, liberal, plentiful, well-supplied ...1871 Sc.
• SCOPIOUS copious, plentiful ...Bk1895 Eng. dial.
• THICK numerous, plentiful; frequent, in quick succession ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THICK AS FIDDLERS IN HELL very plentiful ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• THICK AS PIG-TRACKS very plentiful, abundant ...1870 Amer. dial.
• UNDAINTEOUS † not dainty through rarity; so plentiful as to be of little value  ...c1449
• WAGGA-WAGGA plentiful, abundant ...1990s W. Indies sl.
plentiful, plenty - nouns  (includes PLENTIFULNESS)
• ABUNDANCY † the quality of being abundant; abundantness, plentifulness ...1620
• ABUNDATION abundance, plenty, a large quantity ...19C Eng. dial.
• DEAD OOGENS a large quantity; plenty, many ...1905 Amer. dial.
• DIGGLES thick clusters of fruit; abundance, plenty ...1892 Eng. dial.
• FAT † plenty, superabundance ...1570-6
• GOO-GOBS lots, plenty ...1970 Amer. dial.
• GOOKOOS a large amount, lots, plenty ...1968 Amer. dial.
• LABIES a store; plenty, abundance ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LASHINGS an abundance, a great plenty ...1894 Amer. dial.
• LASHINGS AND LAVINS a great quantity; plenty ...1927 Amer. dial.
• LAVISH an abundance, plenty ...1913 Amer. dial.
• MARKET-PLENTY †* plentiful supply or availability ...1650
• MERTH plenty, abundance; a great deal ...1677 Eng. dial.
• MURTH plenty, abundance ...1674 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• NEDDY a good deal, a considerable amount; a large quantity; plenty ...M19 Irish sl.
• OODLINS a great or large quantity; plenty, many ...1886 Amer. dial.
• OOGENS a large quantity; plenty, many ...1905 Amer. dial.
• OOGLES a great or large quantity; plenty, many ...1969 Amer. dial.
• OOZLES a great or large quantity; plenty, many ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RAFF abundance, plenty ...c1320 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• REMPTION an abundance; plenty; a large amount or number ...1913 Amer. dial.
• RIMPSHIONS an abundance; plenty; a large amount or number ...1917  Amer. dial.
• RIMPTION an abundance; plenty; a large amount or number ...1913 Amer. dial.
• SCAFF AND RAFF abundance, plenty, esp. of food ...1806 Sc.
• SCOUTH, SCOWTH abundance, plenty ...1804 Sc. 
• SCOUTH AND ROUTH abundance, plenty ...1900 Sc.
• TALLOW † plenty, abundance ...c1380
plentiful, plenty - verbs
• BOUND to abound, to be plentiful; to exist or be present in large numbers ...1568
• EXUBERATE to be in great abundance; to be plentiful; to abound; to overflow ...1623
• HUBERATE † to make plentiful or fruitful ...1623
• UBERATE † to make plentiful; to make plenteous and fruitful; to abound ...1623
• WALM † to abound, to be plentiful ...1399
plentiful, plenty - phrases
• AT RACK AND MANGER in the midst of abundance or plenty, wanting for nothing ...c1380
• THERE'S CORN IN EGYPT there is abundance; there is a plentiful supply ...1838
• TILL HECK WOULDN'T HAVE IT aplenty, in abundance, galore ...1967 Amer. dial.
• TILL HELL WOULDN'T HAVE IT aplenty, in abundance, galore ...1939 Amer. dial.
• TILL HELL WOULDN'T SNEEZE AT IT aplenty, in abundance, galore ...1935 Amer. dial.

PLENTIFULLY - adverbs
• FATLY † plentifully, abundantly ...1515
 
PLIABILITY - nouns
• WEFFILNESS limberness, pliability ...Bk1905 Sc.
 
PLIABLE - adjectives
• BEISUM † pliable, flexible, docile ...a1225
• BENDSOME * pliable, yielding, flexible ...1861
• BENDY said of something that bends or yields easily; pliable, limber ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LINGE pliable, as new leather ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• MANIABLE † easy to handle; flexible, pliable, workable ...1484
• THAMP soft; pliable, not easily broken; moist ...1851 Eng. dial.
• WALDIN † pliant, supple, pliable; chiefly used of the body or limbs ...1536 Sc.
 
PLIANT - adjectives
• BAIN † flexible, lithe, supple, limber, pliant ...c1440 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BUXOM † obedient; pliant; compliant, tractable ...c1175
• EDDERING long and slender, pliant, supple, lithe, powerful ...1805 Eng. dial.
• FLIP nimble; pliant; flexible ...1847 Eng. dial.
• LEATHWAKE † having the joints flexible; hence, generally, pliant, soft ...c1000 obs. exc. N. Eng. dial.
• QUICK-TEMPERED pliant ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WAFFLE supple, flexible, pliant, limber ...1808 Sc.
• WALDIN † pliant, supple, pliable; chiefly used of the body or limbs ...1536 Sc.
• WAMFLE limp, flaccid, flexible, pliant, weak, useless ...1866 Sc. 
pliant - verbs
• AGIVE to be pliant, yielding ...BK1898 Eng. dial.
 
PLIERS - nouns
• BITES pliers ...1970 Amer. dial.
 
PLIGHT - adjectives
• NASTY OFF in a bad plight; awkwardly situated ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
plight - nouns 
• DEMUR plight ...1790 Sc.
• PLISKY an awkward plight ...1829 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
plight - verbs
• HAVE A PIG IN THE WORSE PANNIER † to be in a worse plight ...1533

PLOD - verbs
• BADGE to walk heavily; to plod, to trudge ...1923 Sc.
• DAD to plod, to trudge, to drudge ...1914 Sc.
• DROIL † to drudge, to slave, to toil in mean work; to work sluggishly or slowly; to plod ...1591
​​• FAUCHLE to walk with difficulty, or from lack of strength; to trudge, to plod; to move the feet awkwardly or heavily ...1866 Sc.
• JAMPH to travel with extreme difficulty, as one trudging through mire; to trudge, to plod, to make way laboriously  ...1813 Sc.
• JAUMPH to travel with extreme difficulty, as one trudging through mire; to trudge, to plod, to make way laboriously  ...1813 Sc.
 
PLODDING - person
• POKE a slow or lazy animal; a stupid, boring, slow, or plodding person; a lazy person; a dawdler; a bore; a worthless fellow ...1844 Amer. dial.
 
PLOT, PLOTTING - adjectives
• BOGGIE plotting in secret ...Bk1911 Sc.
• QUAINT † cunning, crafty, given to scheming or plotting ...a1225
plot, plotting - nouns
• CABAL a secret intrigue; a conspiracy; petty plotting ...E17 arch.
• DRIFT † a scheme, plot, design ...a1535
• FRAME a (criminal) conspiracy or plot ...1911 sl. orig. US
• FRAME-UP a (criminal) conspiracy or plot ...1900 sl. orig. US
• MACHINATION the act or process of contriving or planning; contrivance, intrigue, plotting; an intrigue, plot, scheme ...1549
• PACK † a private or clandestine arrangement, pact, or compact; a secret or underhand design agreed upon by two or more persons; a plot, conspiracy, intrigue ...1571
• WANLACE † a crafty device, a plot ...1303
plot, plotting - person  (includes PLOTTER) 
• ANGLE-SHOOTER a schemer, a plotter ...1940s US sl.
• CABALIST, CABBALIST † one who cabals, or adheres to any cabal - a secret intriguer or plotter - a conspirator ...1642
• MACHINATOR one who contrives or schemes; a contriver, intriguer, plotter, schemer; usually in a bad sense ...1611
• MOUDIEWARP an underhand person; a sneak, a plotter, a spy ...1832 Sc.
• MOUDIEWORT an underhand person; a sneak, a plotter, a spy ...1832 Sc.
• MOULDWARP an underhand person; a sneak, a plotter, a spy ...1832 Sc.
• PACKER † a confederate in a fraudulent design; a conspirator, a plotter ...1771
• SAND-BAGGER - one who plots for the purpose of overreaching and defrauding unsuspecting persons ...Bk1895
plot, plotting - verbs
• FANIGLE to plot and plan; to conspire; to arrange something ...Bk2006 US sl.
• FINAGLE to plot and plan; to conspire; to arrange something ...Bk2006 US sl.
• MACHINATE to lay plots; to intrigue; to scheme; to contrive; to plot; to plan ...1600
• MACHINE † to contrive, to plot; to devise schemes (against a person) ...c1450
• PACK † 1. to enter into a private arrangement; to agree in a secret or underhand design; to plot, to conspire, to scheme, to intrigue ...a1529
† 2. to be an accomplice or confederate in a plot ...1590
• PATTISH † to plot or contrive together ...1781 Eng. dial.  
• SHOOT AN ANGLE to scheme; to plot ...1954 Amer. sl.
• SHOOT THE ANGLES to scheme, to plot ...1962 Amer. sl.
 
PLOUGH - nouns
• ARDAR † a plough ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• FOOT BURNER a walking plough ...1958 US sl.
• FOOTWARMER a walking plough ...1954 Can. sl.
• HALES † the two handles of a wheelbarrow or plough ...1611 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SCOTCH CLIPPER a walking plough ...1970 Amer. dial.
• SULL a plough ...1607 Eng. dial.
• SULLOW a plough ...c897 Eng. dial.
• ZILL a plough ...B1900 Eng. dial.
plough - verbs 
• EAR † to plough, to till the ground ...c888 obs. exc. arch.
• LABOUR to till, to cultivate land; to plough ...1798 Sc. & Ireland
 
PLOUGHED - adjectives
• EARABLE † capable of being ploughed; fit for tillage ...1475 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
 
PLOUGHING - nouns
• ARDAGH, ARDAWE † ploughing, the quantity of land that may be ploughed in a day or other space of time ...1483 
• ARDER † ploughing; the state of being ploughed up ...1581 
• CARUAGE ploughing ...1610
• EAR †* the act of ploughing; a ploughing ...c1460
• EARING † the act of ploughing; a ploughing ...c1440 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• EARTH † the act of ploughing; a ploughing ...c890 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• IMPORCATION †* a making a ridge in ploughing land ...1656
• LABOURAGE † ploughing; ploughed or cultivated land ...1475
ploughing - verbs 
• IMPORCATE †* to make a ridge in ploughing of land ...1623
 
PLOUGHMAN - person
• ACREMAN † a cultivator of the ground; a husbandman, or ploughman ...c1000
• ARDUR † a ploughman ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BONNET-MAN a ploughman ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOWMAN a cottager; a ploughman; a cattleman on a farm ...Bk1911 Sc.
• EARER † a ploughman ...1382
• EARTHLING † a ploughman, a cultivator of the soil ...c1000
• TAILSMAN * a ploughman ...1867
• WAGONER the head among a farmer's yearly servants; a carter; a head ploughman ...1796 Eng. dial.
• YOKEL the plough-boy who does the ‘yoking,’ or day’s ploughing ...Bk1888 Eng. dial.