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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pous(e)ing, Powsing, vbl. n. [Pouse v.: cf. e.m.E. pusching thrusting (1530).] Pushing, in senses of Pouse v.; also attrib. = pushing or thrusting. —1599 Maxwell Mem. II 43.
I ceas from powsing the queen against him publictlie 1611-57 Mure Historie of Rowallane 251.
Being a man wittie & hardie, fit for pouseing a fortoune in these times —attrib. 1587-99 Hume 55/114.
Strang pousing picks the charge plaist to sustein
