PUNCTO

Etymology

Noun

puncto (plural punctos or punctoes)

(obsolete) A particular point of form or ceremony.

(fencing) The point of the sword in fencing.

Source: Wiktionary


Punc"to, n. Etym: [See Punto.]

1. A nice point of form or ceremony. Bacon.

2. A term applied to the point in fencing. Farrow.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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