Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†PULTRING, adj. Lustful, lascivious (Per. 1808 Jam.). Also in form pultrous (Rnf. 1788 E. Picken Poems Gl.).
[Orig. unknown. Poss. a deformation with extended meaning of poltroon.]