packthread, packthred

[Eng. pack (2), and thread.] Strong thread or twine used in tying up parcels. "Remnants of packthread, and old cakes of roses." Shakesp.: Romeo and Juliet, v. i. păck-wax, s. [PAXWAX.] pa-cō, s. [Peruv. paco, alpaco. ] Zool.: The Alpaca (q. v.). *păct, subst . [Lat. pactum =an agreement, from pact us , pa. par. of pacisco to stipulate, to agree; Fr. pacte ; Sp. pac to ; Ital. pat to .] A bargain, a compact, an agreement, a contract.