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ponce

noun \ˈpän(t)s\

Definition of PONCE

British
:  pimp; also usually disparaging :  a male homosexual
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Origin of PONCE

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1872

Ponce

geographical name Pon·ce \ˈpȯn(t)-(ˌ)sā\

Definition of PONCE

city & port S Puerto Rico pop 166,327

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. ponce
  2. Ponce de León
  3. Zedillo (Ponce de León)
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