See Also: paunch(medicine)
paunch(1)(dictionary)
paunch(2)(dictionary)
paunch(dictionary)

paunch(2) (iou)



paunch noun2. . E17.
[Prob. identical with PAUNCH noun1 & verb, through use of Old French pance for stomach armour.]
Nautical. A thick strong mat of yarn, cordage, or rope, or a wooden covering or shield, used to give protection from chafing, esp. on a mast or spar.