Puncheon

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc.

2. A short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud. Oxf. Gloss.

3. A split log or heavy slab with the face smoothed; as, a floor made of puncheons. [U.S.] Bartlett.

4. A cask containing, sometimes 84, sometimes 120, gallons.