First Known Use: 1598
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pouncet–box
noun poun·cet–box \ˈpau̇n(t)-sət-\
Definition of POUNCET-BOX
archaic : a box for carrying pomander
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Origin of POUNCET-BOX
probably from Middle French *poncette small pounce bag
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