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puncheon
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[ˈpʌn(t)ʃ(ə)n], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a short post, especially one used for supporting the roof in a coal mine
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Origin
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Middle English: from Old French poinchon, probably based on Latin punct- ‘punctured’, from the verb pungere. Compare with the noun pounce
[ˈpʌn(t)ʃ(ə)n], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a large cask for liquids or other commodities, holding from 72 to 120 gallons
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Origin
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late Middle English: from Old French poinchon, of uncertain origin although forms in Old French and English correspond to those of puncheon
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