pouncet-box
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poun·cet–box

noun \ˈpan(t)-sət-\

Definition of POUNCET-BOX

archaic
: a box for carrying pomander

Origin of POUNCET-BOX

probably from Middle French *poncette small pounce bag
First Known Use: 1598

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