English Explanatory Dictionary

paunce

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A piece of armour which covers the abdomen or lower body.
noun
  1. Obsolete form of pansy.

Pronunciation

/pɔːns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-paunce.wav

Word forms

paunce paunces pauncer pauncher

Etymology

From Middle English paunce, from Old French pance, Middle French pans. Doublet of paunch.

Related words

paunch
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