GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Pone (pōn), n. [Of Amer. Indian origin.] A kind of johnnycake. [Written also paune.] [Southern U. S.]
[1913 Webster]
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Pone (pōˈnē), n. [L. pone, imper. of ponere to place.]
1. (a) An original writ, now superseded by the writ of certiorari, for removing a case from an inferior court into the Court of Exchequer. (b) An obsolete writ to enforce appearance in court by attaching goods or requiring securities.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
2. (pron. pōn) (Card Playing) The player who cuts the cards, being usually the player on the dealer's right.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]