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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1688-1689
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Paut, v. [Of obscure origin; cf. e.m.E. paw to paw, also strike the ground with the hooves (1611). Also in the mod. Sc. and north. and north midl. Eng. dials.] To stamp the foot (as an impatient, irritated or excited horse does). — a1689 Cleland 66.
A priest … Whose conscience was but yet in dead thraws And did not cease to cave and paut While clyred back was prickt and gald
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