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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Pousté-,) Poustales, adj. [Cf. Pousterless.] Powerless, helpless, ? without physical strength. —1601 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 184.
He wes poustales he culd not do na thing
