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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1678
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(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
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