Category:Puncheon

Punch"eon, n. Etym: [f. poinçon awl, bodkin, crown, king-post, fr. L. Punctio a pricking, fr. pungere to prick. See pungent, and cf. Punch A tool, punction.]

1. A figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc.

2. (carp.)

Defn: a short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an Intermediate stud. Oxf. Gloss.

3. A split log or heavy slab with the face smoothed; as, a floor made Of puncheons. [u.s.] Bartlett.

4. Etym: [f. poinçon, perh. the same as poinçon an awl.]

Defn: a cask containing, sometimes 84, sometimes 120, gallons.