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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Pouder-,), Pulder-, Poulder-horn(e, n. Also: powder-, powdir-, powlder-; pewder-. [Pouder n. 3 and Horn n.1 1; e.m.E. powder-horn (first in 1695). Cf. also Pouther-horn(e n.] A powder-flask, orig. one consisting of an animal's horn but also applied to flasks of other material; a powder-horn.1507–8 Treas. Acc. IV 107.
The kingis powdir horn of silvir 1508 Ib. 137.
For double gilting of the kingis twich powdir horn 1533 Ib. VI 162.
Ane poulder horne 1581 Edinb. Test. IX 184.
xij poulder hornes price of the pece xiij s. iiij d. 1597 Bk. Rates 9.
Inuarte custumes … Pulder hornis the dosane … x1 s. 1607 Edinb. Test. XLIII 202.
Ane pewder horne ane morsing flaskis 1627 Ib. LIV 133 b.
Pulder hornes 1646 Ib. LXII 11.
Twa dussane of powlder hornes estimat all to xl s. c 1650 Ane Proclamation in Fugitive Poetry II 114.
All the clans … everyman Mut … Him's kilted plaide and him's powder-horne
