Index of English words, starting with "pa"

(1) - Parapet (n.) A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth, for covering soldiers from an enemy's fire; a breastwork. See Illust. of Casemate.
(2) - Parapet (n.) A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like.

(1) - Paraph (v. t.) To add a paraph to; to sign, esp. with the initials.
(2) - Paraph (n.) A flourish made with the pen at the end of a signature. In the Middle Ages, this formed a sort of rude safeguard against forgery.

(1) - Paraphernalia (n. pl.) Appendages; ornaments; finery; equipments.
(2) - Paraphernalia (n. pl.) Something reserved to a wife, over and above her dower, being chiefly apparel and ornaments suited to her degree.

(1) - Paraphimosis (n.) A condition in which the prepuce, after being retracted behind the glans penis, is constricted there, and can not be brought forward into place again.