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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Poindlaw, n. [Cf. Poindlyng and Pundlaw.] = Pundlan(e n. — 1553 Reg. Privy C. I 150.
That supponand thai had bene fand pasturand upoun the several ground of Inglande … yit he mycht on na wyise eschaetit thaim nor hald thai thame langar be the lawis … of the Bordouris bot quhill thai had payit ane grott for the heid off ilk peax [of cattle] for thair poindlaw
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