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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pind-,) Pinner, n. [ME. and e.m.E. pyndere (c 1400), pinder impounder of cattle, f. Pind v. Cf. Poindar, Pundar, Pounder.] A cattle-pounder. = Poindar n. a, Pundar n. a. — 1687 Newton Community Bk. 3.
[Two men] to be visitouris & pinneris & apprehenderis of outtentounes bestiall [etc.]
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