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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Poundar, -er, n. [e.m.E. pownder (1622), pounder: cf. Poindar, Pinder and Pundar n.¹] One who impounds stray livestock; an impounder or poinder. = Poindar n. — 1487 Aberd. B. Rec. I 42.
No catall sale haf pastour … except the flessouris wederis and thai to be poundaris, and to haf j d. for ilkan best that thai fynd thar 1540 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 218.
Jhone Down pounder