Paunce
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɔːns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paunce is a noun meaning Obsolete form of pansy.
Meaning
Obsolete form of pansy.
More Meanings
- (historical) A piece of armour which covers the abdomen or lower body.
Example Sentences
She secretly would search each daintie lim, / And throw into the well sweet Rosmaryes, / And fragrant violets, and Paunces trim […]
The chest of armour, explicitly stated to have belonged to Oldcastle, contained a pair of 'close bristeplattes', a steel 'paunce', chain mail and another breastplate 'cum lez wyngges', all of which had been confiscated by Sir Thomas .
Word Forms
- paunces
- pauncer
- pauncher
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pauncer, pauncher, panser, fauld, juppon, bottom.
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