POUNCET-BOX


Meaning of POUNCET-BOX in English

ˈpau̇n(t)sə̇t- noun

Etymology: pouncet- probably from (assumed) Middle French poncette small pounce bag (whence French poncette ), from (assumed) Middle French ponce pounce bag (whence French ponce ) + Middle French -ette

1. archaic : pomander 1b

2. archaic : pounce box

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