Both Uses of
pi
in
Lonesome Dove
- "The pi-aner burnt up with him," Dillard said.†
Chpt 101-102 *pi = mathematics: an important constant representing the circumference of any circle divided by its diameter (about 3.14)
- They thought if he was gonna roast himself he ought to have at least rolled the pi-aner out the door.†
Chpt 101-102
Definition:
mathematics: an important constant representing the circumference of any circle divided by its diameter (about 3.14)
Pi is about 3.14, but is an irrational number; i.e., with infinite decimals providing a closer approximation.