Puncheon
Puncheon , noun
[French poincon awl, bodkin, crown, king-post, from Latin punctio a pricking, from pungere to prick. See Pungent, and compare Punch a tool, Punction.]
1.
A figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc.
2.
(Carpentry) 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. [United States] — Bartlett
4.
A cask containing, sometimes 84, sometimes 120, gallons.