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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pout-, Poutting, vbl. n. [Pout n.: cf. 17th c. Eng. (once) poult (of a hawk) to catch chickens or poultry (1657).] Shooting or otherwise hunting game-birds. Also attrib. in pouting-time. —1672 Foulis Acc. Bk. 6.
1, 2 and 3 July spent at the pouting and horse hire 1679 J. Somerville Mem. I 241.
The king being disposed to take his pleasure at the poutting in … Carnwath Muires —1679 Strathblane Par. 31.
Claverhous … promises to be with you about pouting-time
