From the Dictionary of Nautical, University, Gypsy and Other Vulgar Tongues first published in 1859.
Pannam: food, bread. Lingua Franca, Pannen; Latin, Panis; Ancient cant, Yannam.
Pannam-Bound: stopping the prison food or rations to a prisoner.
Pannam-Struck: very hungry.
(Pannan-Bound is a bit chilling. Wonder when or why they starved their prisoners. Reminds me of an episode of Orange is the New Black.)
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