pauncer

plural pauncers

1. alternativeAlternative form of paunce (“abdomen armor”).

   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 ...

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

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   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 ..."

   2014, Margo Maguire, Dryden's Bride, Harlequin, →ISBN