pouncet-box \ˈpau̇n(t)sə̇t-\noun Etymology:pouncet- probably from (assumed) Middle French poncette small pounce bag (whence French poncette), from (assumed) Middle French ponce pounce bag (whence French ponce) + Middle French -ette 1.archaic: pomander 1b 2.archaic: pounce box