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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Pouset,) Powset, Pusat, n. Also: Pusillat. [MF pousette (1499 in Godef.), aphetic f. espousete, -ette (14th c.) (mod. F. épousette) ‘morceau d’étoffe avec lequel on nettoie un cheval après l'avoir étrillé' (Hatz.-Darm.).] A cloth for rubbing down a horse. —1538 Treas. Acc. VI 386.
For … pusatis to the grete hors 1539 Ib. VII 255, etc.
Powsettis 1541 Ib. VIII 28.
To be powsettis to dicht thame [horses] witht, xxx elnis cammes
