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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Punschear, n. [e.m.E. puncher (1681) that which punches, f. e.m.E. punch v. (see Pun(s)ch v.) or punch n. (see Puns(e n.1): cf. also Puns(c)hio(u)n(e n.1 2.] Appar., One who punches or stamps the impression on a seal. —1687 Haigs of Bemersyde 332.
When the chartour came to the Great Seall it cost to the chancellour 12 lib. and to the punschearis 4 lib. and to the keaper of the seall four rex-dollars
