Source etymology 1 · variant 1/2
Original entry ↗noun
Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventoryA hit or strike with one's fist. · A blow from something other than the fist. · Power, strength, energy. · Impact.
From Middle English punchen, partially from Old French ponchonner (“to punch”), from ponchon (“pointed tool”), from Latin punctio, from punctus, perfect passive participle of pungō (“I prick”); and partially from Middle English punchen, a syncopated variant of punischen ("to punish"; see punish). Also influenced by Middle English punchon ("a punch"; see puncheon). Compare also Middle English bunchen, bonchen (“to punch, deliver a blow, pound, beat”).
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- Root classification mention*pewǵ-ine-pro
- Inherited-form mentionpunchenenm
- Derivation mentionponchonnerfro
- Derivation mentionpunctiola
- Non-cognate comparisonbunchenenm
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