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ˈpin-case A case for holding pins; also, a pincushion (? obs. exc. dial.).
1515Will of R. Symson (Somerset Ho.), A pyncase of tysyn saten. 1530Palsgr. 254/2 Pyncase, esplinguette, esplinguiere. 1614B. Jonson Barth. Fair iii. i, What do you lack, gentlemen? fine purses, pouches, pin-cases, pipes? 1828Craven Gloss. (ed. 2), Pin-cass, a pin cushion, a corruption of pin-case. |