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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Poind-,) Poyndlyng, n. [Var. of pundlene Pundlan(e n., conformed to Poind n. and v. and with re-spelled ending like e.g. garding Gardin.] = Pundlan(e n. — 1501 Chart. Coupar A. II 103.
The said Johne Lord Drummond did wrang in the poynding of the said venerable fader his conuent and tennandis beistis and compelling of thame to pay poyndlyngis within the said mvre … extending to the nowmer of the said bestis
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