PUNCHEON, is also the name of a measure for liquids. Rum is brought from the colonies in puncheons, which are large casks containing about 130 gallons.
PUNCHEON
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PUNCHEON, is also the name of a measure for liquids. Rum is brought from the colonies in puncheons, which are large casks containing about 130 gallons.