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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Quotation dates: 1420, 1499-1535

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Povert, Pouert, Powert, n. [ME and e.m.E. pouert, -erd (Cursor M.), also pouerte (Lambeth Hom.), appar. obs. in e.m.E. after 1550, OF poverte (c 1050 in Larousse), L. paupertās nom. (cf. Poverté).] Poverty. = Poverté n.c1420 Ratis Raving 1586.
Kind has lent To sum lynage … To sum vthir powert al-wayis
a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow II 185.
Presome nevir bot povert may prewaill
a1500 Buke of the Sevyne Sagis 1272.
Thus banist was the instewart And all his lyf led in powert
c1500 Rowll Cursing 43 (M).
Ane of thir infirmiteis … Powert pestilence or poplisie
c1520-c1535 Nisbet Apoc. ii 9.
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