Index of English words, starting with "pu"

(1) - Pubis (n.) The ventral and anterior of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis; sharebone; pubic bone.

(1) - Public (n.) A public house; an inn.
(2) - Public (n.) The general body of mankind, or of a nation, state, or community; the people, indefinitely; as, the American public; also, a particular body or aggregation of people; as, an author's public.
(3) - Public (a.) Open to common or general use; as, a public road; a public house.
(4) - Public (a.) Open to the knowledge or view of all; general; common; notorious; as, public report; public scandal.
(5) - Public (a.) Of or pertaining to the people; belonging to the people; relating to, or affecting, a nation, state, or community; -- opposed to private; as, the public treasury.

(1) - Publican (n.) The keeper of an inn or public house; one licensed to retail beer, spirits, or wine.
(2) - Publican (n.) A farmer of the taxes and public revenues; hence, a collector of toll or tribute. The inferior officers of this class were often oppressive in their exactions, and were regarded with great detestation.