pouncet box
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poun·cet box
(poun′sĭt)n.
A small perfume box with a perforated top.
[Perhaps alteration of *pounced-box, from pounce.]
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pouncet box
(ˈpaʊnsɪt)n
a box with a perforated top used for containing perfume
[C16 pouncet, perhaps alteration of pounced punched, perforated; see pounce1]
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poun′cet box`
(ˈpaʊn sɪt)n.
a small perfume box with a perforated lid.
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