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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Poundabill, -able, -abyll, adj. [f. Pound v. Cf. Poindabill, Pindible, Pundable.] That may be distrained. = Poindabill adj. a. —1533 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 132.
Poundabyll 1564 Perth B. Ct. 89 b.
Tha could nocht aprehend na guidis poundable vpone the said ground excepting certane caill 1583 Ib. 3 May.
He has na gudis movabill within thair jurisdicioun poundabill for the saidis sowmes
