n. 1 (Punch) a grotesque humpbacked figure in a puppet-show called Punch and Judy. 2 (in full Suffolk punch) a short-legged thickset draught horse. as pleased as Punch showing great pleasure.
[ abbr. of PUNCHINELLO ]
n. 1 (Punch) a grotesque humpbacked figure in a puppet-show called Punch and Judy. 2 (in full Suffolk punch) a short-legged thickset draught horse. as pleased as Punch showing great pleasure.
[ abbr. of PUNCHINELLO ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012