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puncheon
1[ puhn-chuhn ]
/ ˈpʌn tʃən /
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noun
a large cask of varying capacity, but usually 80 gallons (304 liters).
the volume of such a cask, used as a measure.
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Origin of puncheon
11425–75; Middle English ponchoun, punchon<Middle French ponçon, perhaps to be identified with puncheon2
Words nearby puncheon
punch bowl, punch card, punch-drunk, punched card, punched tape, puncheon, punch in, Punchinello, punching bag, punch line, punch list
Other definitions for puncheon (2 of 2)
puncheon2
[ puhn-chuhn ]
/ ˈpʌn tʃən /
noun
a heavy slab of timber, roughly dressed, for use as a floorboard.
a short, upright framing timber.
(in goldsmith work)
- any of various pointed instruments; a punch.
- a stamping tool.
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British Dictionary definitions for puncheon (1 of 2)
puncheon1
/ (ˈpʌntʃən) /
noun
a large cask of variable capacity, usually between 70 and 120 gallons
the volume of such a cask used as a liquid measure
Word Origin for puncheon
C15 poncion, from Old French ponchon, of uncertain origin
British Dictionary definitions for puncheon (2 of 2)
puncheon2
/ (ˈpʌntʃən) /
noun
a short wooden post that is used as a vertical strut
a less common name for punch 2 (def. 1)
Word Origin for puncheon
C14 ponson, from Old French ponçon, from Latin punctiō a puncture, from pungere to prick
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