pauncer

pauncer

English

Noun

pauncer (plural pauncers)

1. Alternative form of paunce (“abdomen armor”)
   • 2014, Margo Maguire, Dryden's Bride, Harlequin (→ISBN)

     Sleeves and pauncer were added, then sword and dagger. “But, my lord—” “Have all able-bodied men remain in the town, but send everyone else up here,” Hugh ordered. “Have the people round up their livestock and herd their animals inside ..."

   • 2015, Norris J. Lacy, James J. Wilhelm, The Romance of Arthur: An Anthology of Medieval Texts in Translation, Routledge (→ISBN), page 462:

     The man got moving and produced his many garments, Outfitting Gawain in a fashion that was fitting. First he wrapped him in underclothes to ward off the cold, Then his other equipment, all cleaned and cared for, Then his pauncer and ...