n. [ F. pierreries, pl., fr. pierre stone, L. petra. ] Precious stones; jewels. [ Obs. ]
n. [ OF. perriere, perrier, F. perrier. Cf. Pederero. ] (Mil.) A short mortar used formerly for throwing stone shot. Hakluyt. [ 1913 Webster ]
prop. n. The name of a brand of bottled mineral water; a glass or bottle of such water;