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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Point-,) Poyntin(g, -inge, vbl. n.2 [Late ME pointing (c 1449), Point v.2 Cf. also Puncting.] Appointing (officials), settling, determining (a meeting or meeting-place). —1521 Douglas Corr. IV 80.
The lord kepar … hes na maner of rewle nowder of oure soueranys diet, nor poyntinge of his servandis … nor abilȝement of his persoun c 1573 15th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. ix 25.
That we … sall keip poyntit day and place … we … desyris you to send ws siklyk sekarty till ws … that sa the poyntin of the tryst … quhen ye think best
