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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Poind-, Poyndlar, n. [Sc. var., with altered suffix, of Poindar.] One who poinds or impounds. = Pundlar n.1, Poundler n. — 1583 Reg. Privy C. III 603.
Or to poind thame, letting thame out for reasonable poindlaris fee, unhoundit, slayne, or hocht 1609 Inverurie B. Ct. 14 April.
The guidis takin be the said poyndlaris
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