~ 1 [ 'pʌn(t)ʃ(ə)n ]
■ noun
1》 a short post, especially one used for supporting the roof in a coal mine.
2》 another term for punch 2 .
Origin
ME: from OFr. poinchon , prob. based on L. punct- , pungere 'puncture'; cf. pounce 1 .
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~ 2 [ 'pʌn(t)ʃ(ə)n ]
■ noun historical a large cask for liquids or other commodities, holding from 72 to 120 gallons.
Origin
ME: from OFr. poinchon , of uncertain origin.