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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Punsche, Puntch, n. [Shortened f. Puns(c)hio(u)n(e n.2 Cf. Punschie n.] A puncheon or cask. —1589 St. A. B. Ct. 28 Oct.
To content pay and delyver … ane maskayn fat ane gyle sex barrellis twa punsche 1642 Aberd. Council Lett. II 314.
Iff searcheris sould have libertie to … mak oppin locks of all housses, sellars, kists, packis, puntches, etc.
