 Definitions of Puncheon [ˈpʌn tʃən]
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1. (n.) puncheon
a large cask of varying capacity, often 80 gallons (304 liters).
2. puncheon
the volume of such a cask, used as a measure.
3. (n.) puncheon
a heavy slab of roughly dressed timber for use as a floorboard.
4. puncheon
a short, upright framing timber.
5. puncheon
any of various pointed instruments or stamping tools used by goldsmiths; punch.
Etymology: (1325–75; ME ponson, punçon, ponchoun < MF ponçon < L pūnctiōnem, acc. of pūnctiō pricking =pung(ere) to prick (cf. point ))
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1. (noun) Puncheon
a figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc
2. (noun) Puncheon
a short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud
3. (noun) Puncheon
a split log or heavy slab with the face smoothed; as, a floor made of puncheons
4. (noun) Puncheon
a cask containing, sometimes 84, sometimes 120, gallons
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