Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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POWT, v.2 To cheat (Bwk. 1942 Wettstein).
[Phs. a fig. extension of meaning of Pout, v., Pout, v., or Powt. v. 1]
