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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1508-1513
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Punsit, -yt, p.p. and ppl. adj. [Late ME pounsed (1430), f. pounce, pounse (Punse v.). Cf. Pun(s)chit p.p.] Of metal work: Embossed or chased by hammering the under side so as to raise the surface, repoussé. — 1508 Treasurer's Accounts IV 128.
Giffin to him tua punsit stopes of silvir 1513 Doug. v v 45.
Twa syluer coppis schapyn lyke a boyt, Punsyt ful weil, and with fyguris ingrave [L. aspera signis] 1513 Ib. ix v 94.
Twa siluer cowpys wrocht rycht curyusly With figuris grave and punsyt ymagery [L. aspera signis] 1513 Ib. x ix 51.
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