pouncet box
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of pouncet box
Example Sentences
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Grisell displayed her pouncet box, which was duly admired, and then she asked wearily whether she should always have to stay in the convent.
From Grisly Grisell by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
As to the coming of the agate and the pouncet box, the minds of the boys were very hazy.
From The Armourer's Prentices by Hennessy, W.J.
Yet one word; should a necessity occur for rousing yourself—for who in Scotland can promise himself eight hours' uninterrupted repose?—then smell at the strong essence contained in this pouncet box.
From The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day by Scott, Walter, Sir
“Mine own beauteous pouncet box, with the forget-me-nots in turquoises round each little hole.”
From Grisly Grisell by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
All went down alike before their charge, my lord and my lady, the Prince of the Blood, and the humblest page who bore his pouncet box.
From The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV by Relyea, C. M. (Charles Mark)
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