pinsons
/ˈpɪns(ə)nz/(also pinsens, pincens) Now English regional (northern ) and historical
noun
(A pair of) pincers, forceps. In early use also: pliers, tongs. Especially in pair of pinsons.
Origin
Late Middle English. From Anglo-Norman pinsons, plural (1334; compare Middle French (Picardy) pinchon pincer, Middle French, French pinçon pinch-mark (on the skin)) from pincier, pincer + -on. Compare post-classical Latin pinzones, plural.