Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶POISTERED, ppl.adj. Of persons: petted, indulged, spoilt (Abd. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. obscure. ? Connected with Puist, v.1, q.v.]
