(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:09:46

Poun"cet box` (?). [Cf. F. poncette, fr. ponce pounce. See Pounce a powder.]

A box with a perforated lid, for sprinkling pounce, or for holding perfumes.

Shak.

 

© Webster 1913.

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