A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Punȝeoun, n.2 (Perh. repr. e.m.E. and late ME pinion, pynion, pynyon, a pinion, the terminal segment of a bird's wing (Prompt. Parv.), also ‘applied to some kind of embellishment worn on the shoulders or sleeves of women's dresses in the 16th and 17th c.’ (1583), OF pignon.) —1542 Acts & Decr. I 140b.
Ane pair of punȝeounis of claith of gold price x li. ane quhi[n]ger furnist ourgilt with gold
