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Definition puncheon

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman ponchon, pounceon et al., and Middle French ponçon, poinchon et al., from Old French ponchon, from Latin p?ncti?nem (“act of piercing”). Doublet of punction.

Noun

puncheon (plural puncheons)

1. A figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc.
2. A short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud.
   1. A piece of roughly dressed timber with one face finished flat.
   2. A split log or heavy slab of timber with the face smoothed, used for flooring or construction.
3. A walkway over wet ground constructed by laying planks or dressed timbers over sills set directly on the ground.
4. A short low bridge of similar construction. Also called puncheon bridge.
5. A cask used to hold liquids, having a capacity varying from 72 to 120 gallons; a tercian.

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