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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PUNYIE, v., n. To stab, prick, spur (a horse). Also used as n., a prick, stab, thrust with a pointed instrument. Nonce archaism.Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 164, 175:
His steed he punyied wi' his heel. . . . Strange! that ae punyie on the back Should sooner bring that carl to wrack Than sticks and cudgels.