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puncheon (1)
pun·cheon [ púnchən ] (plural pun·cheons)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. large cask: a large cask containing between 70 and 100 gallons
2. unit of capacity: a unit of capacity, equal to between 70 and 100 gallons
[15th century. < Old French poinçon, poinchon]
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