The millmen resolved to bestow public honors on Dominicus Pike, only hesitating whether to tar and feather him, ride him on a rail, or refresh him with an ablution at the town pump, on the top of which he had declared himself the bearer of the news.
The definition of a purveyor is a person or organization that gives out something, such as food, supplies or ideas. An example of a purveyor is the American Red Cross. noun. One that furnishes or sells something, especially food.
Medical Definition of PUMICE. : a volcanic glass full of cavities and very light in weight used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing. a volcanic glass full of cavities and very low in density that is used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing. â puÂ·miÂ·ceous \pyue-pyÃ¼-Ëmi, shÉs-\ ËpÉ. Adjective see pumice defined For-english language. learners