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n. See paunch.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. An obsolete or dialectal form of paunch.
n. Nautical, a thick strong mat, made by interlacing spun-yarn or strands of rope, and used in various places on a ship to prevent chafing. Also paunch, paunch-mat.
Word Usage
"Thomas Kelly A group of sadhus engage in an austerity called the panch-agni-tapasya, or five fire practice, in which pieces of burning cow dung are placed around the Sadhu as he meditates or performs hatha yoga."