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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Potioun, n. Also: poton, poycioun. [ME and e.m.E. pocioun (14th c.), -ion, e.m.E. also potion, OF pocion, potion (12–13th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), L. pōtiōn- a drinking, draught, f. pōtāre v. to drink.] a. A dose of liquid medicine, a potion, draught. b. A draught, portion (of any drink). (Appar. only Sc.). —1375 Barb. xx 535 (E) (see Potatioun n.). a1400 Leg. S. ii 767.
Thane ordanyt thai a poton, To ger hym caste owt that poysson Ib. vi 481.
It is lyk to poycioun Men takis fore purgacione 1526 Aberd. B. Rec. I 115.
Inprimis to the justice ane potioun of wyne 1591 Crim. Trials I ii 252.
Ane potioun of composit walter … in ane chopene stoup