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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Pouster-,) Poustourless, adj. [Cf. Poustéles.] Powerless, helpless. —1697 Old Ross-shire I 206.
[The] forenamed persones … bended pistols to our breast rendered us poustourless … to defend [etc.]
