| Puncheon | n. [ F. poinçon awl, bodkin, crown, king-post, fr. L. punctio a pricking, fr. pungere to prick. See Pungent, and cf. Punch a tool, Punction. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. A figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Carp.) A short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud. Oxf. Gloss. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A split log or heavy slab with the face smoothed; as, a floor made of puncheons. [ U.S. ] Bartlett. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. [ F. poinçon, perh. the same as poinçon an awl. ] A cask containing, sometimes 84, sometimes 120, gallons. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Luncheon | n. [ Prov. E. luncheon, lunchion, lunshin, a large lump of food, fr. lunch. See Lunch. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. A lump of food. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 2. A portion of food taken at any time except at a regular meal. [ obsolescnet ] [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A lunch, especially one organized by a group as a formal social gathering. [ PJC ] |
