01 n. A figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc.
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A figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc.
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2.
A short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud.(Carp.)
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A split log or heavy slab with the face smoothed; as, a floor made of puncheons.[U.S.]
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A cask containing, sometimes 84, sometimes 120, gallons.