Puncheon

n.	1.
	1.	A figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc.
	2.	(Carp.) A short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud.
	3.	A split log or heavy slab with the face smoothed; as, a floor made of puncheons.
	4.	A cask containing, sometimes 84, sometimes 120, gallons.