'Pounce box' definitions:

Definition of 'Pounce box'

From: GCIDE
  • Pounce \Pounce\, n. [F. ponce pumice, pounce, fr. L. pumex, -icis, pumice. See Pumice.]
  • 1. A fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, -- formerly used to prevent ink from spreading on manuscript. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Charcoal dust, or some other colored powder for making patterns through perforated designs, -- used by embroiderers, lace makers, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • Pounce box, a box for sprinkling pounce.
  • Pounce paper, a transparent paper for tracing. [1913 Webster]