Where does “paunce” come from?
paunce (English) comes from Middle English paunce, from Old French pance, from Latin pantex — belly, paunch, guts.
paunce (English): A piece of armour which covers the abdomen or...
Definitions
- A piece of armour which covers the abdomen or...
Ancestry of “paunce”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | paunce | paunce |
| 2 | Old French | pance | stomach; belly |
| 3 | Latin | pantex | belly, paunch, guts |