piet

American  

[pahy-it] / ˈpaɪ ɪt /

noun

1. Scot. a magpie.

2. Scot. and North England. a talkative person; one who chatters.

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Etymology

Origin of piet

1175–1225; pie ² + -et; replacing Middle English piot < Old French, equivalent to pie pie ² + -ot diminutive suffix

Example Sentences

Nearby, lovely reconstructions in watercolor and gouache of several wall paintings were made onsite around 1960 by the well-known British archaeological illustrator, Piet de Jong.

From Los Angeles Times

In their bathroom, Davis hung paintings that her children had made in the style of artists Piet Mondrian and Yayoi Kusama.

From Los Angeles Times

In their bathroom, Davis hung paintings her children had made in the style of the artists Piet Mondrian and Yayoi Kusama.

From Los Angeles Times

The light show evokes the work of abstract artist Piet Mondrian.

From Salon

Given that he worked as an analyst with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City for four years, you can see why Piet Cremers is the first person Wales head coach Craig Bellamy turns to during games.

From BBC