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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Punȝé, n.2 [ME punay, poine (both c1330, thereafter appar. obs.), F. poignée, OF puinnie (c1170 in Larousse), poi(n)gniee, poignee, puignie, a handful, a small number (of persons): cf. Punȝeoun n.1] A handful of men, a small force. — 1513 Doug. ix viii 129.
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