pallet A term predominantly used in the Southern states, a pallet is made of several layers of sheets, blankets, or quilts, folded over and then laid on the floor.
perpetuity For an indefinite amount of time; forever.
pinwheel A toy consisting of colored paper or plastic pinned to a stick so that it revolves when blown.
pomade A perfumed ointment used to groom hair.
portico A porch with a roof supported by columns.
porticoes Roofed porches.
provost The head of a military police unit; Abner Snopes was shot in the heel by a member of a Confederate provost's unit, emphasizing his despicable character; he also stole horses from fellow Southerners during the Civil War.
quiring An archaic version of choir; a reference to the earlier mention of the "liquid silver voices of the birds."
a red runabout A red convertible.
rustling of craned silk and satin The reference is to women in high-necked silk and satin dresses, "craning" their necks to spy on Miss Emily and Homer Barron.
