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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PUNDIE, n.¹ “A small white iron mug, used for heating liquids on the fire” (Per. 1808 Jam.), of the capacity of about one and a half pints.Per. 1836 G. Penny Traditions 25:
A pundie, which contained nearly a choppin, was retailed out of the house at a halfpenny.