A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
(Pundfald,) Punfall, v. [f. Pundfald,n. Cf. e.m.E. pinfold v. (1605).] tr. To enclose in a pinfold, to impound. —1678 Rothesay B. Rec. 357.
And ilk horse kow or calfe is found in other mens skaith they ordaine Allexander Stewart Drumar to punfall them and take a groat from ilk transgressour befor they be releived
