ROUNCE

Etymology 1

Noun

rounce (plural rounces)

(printing) The handle by which the bed of a hand press, holding the form of type, etc, is run in under the platen and out again.

(printing) The whole apparatus by which the form is moved under the platen.

Etymology 2

Noun

rounce (uncountable)

Alternative form of rams (“card game”)

Anagrams

• conure, ouncer

Source: Wiktionary


Rounce, n. Etym: [Cf. F. ronce bramble, brier, thorn, ranche a round, step, rack, or E. round.] (Print.)

Definition: The handle by which the bed of a hand press, holding the form of type, etc., is run in under the platen and out again; -- sometimes applied to the whole apparatus by which the form is moved under the platen.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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