puncheon

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pun·cheon1 / pənchən/ • n. 1. a short post, esp. one used for supporting the roof in a coal mine. ∎  a rough board or other length of wood, usually with one flattened side, used for flooring or building.2. another term for punch2 .pun·cheon2 • n. hist. a large cask for liquids or other commodities holding from 72 to 120 gallons.

puncheon

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puncheon. Stud, or vertical timber shorter and lighter than a post in a timber frame.

puncheon

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puncheon1 pointed tool or † weapon. XIV. ME. pons(y)on, ponchon — OF. poinson, po(i)nchon (mod. poinçon):- Rom. *punctiōne(m), f. Rom. *punctiāre prick, punch.

puncheon

views updated May 23 2018

puncheon2 (mostly Sc.) large cask (esp. one of specific capacity). XV. Identical in form with prec., but if it is the same word the sense development is obscure.

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