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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Powt-,) Pout-net, -neett, n. [Late north. ME polte-net (1443), and in the mod. Sc. dial. as powt-, pout-net, f. Powt v.] A powt-net; a type of fishing-net fastened to a (? usually detachable) pole or poles (see Powt-staff n.) for catching fish resting under projecting river-banks (see further SND, s.v. Powt v.¹ 1 Combs.). — 1673 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Processes No. 185.
Ane new pout neett that he borrowed from me worth fourtie shillings scots 1697 Foulis Acc. Bk. 210.
To the millars for taking trouts with pout nets 1702 Ib. 305.
For a pout net with out stafes