Pith

pith, n. The soft, spongy sub- stance in the center of many plants and trees. (Anat.) The spinal cord; marrow. V ital or e ential part vigor strength importance. [AS. TO pidha, LG. peddik.f- Pith'y, Pitcher. (Bot.-) a. [-ier -iest.] Consisting of, containing, or abounding with, pith; energetic; condensed, forcible, and appropriate in expre ion. — Pithily, adv. — Pithine , n. — Pithle , a. Destitute of pith; wanting strength; wanting cogency or concentrated force. Pitman, Pitsaw. See under Pit.