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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1590, 1691
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(Pundarship,) Pundership, Pwnterschipe, n. [Pundar n.1] The office of a cattle-pounder. —1590 Glasgow B. Rec. I 153.
With the office of pwnterschipe to George Johnstoune 1691 Dumfries Doc. (see Pundar n.1 a).