poind

/ pɪnd /

verb

1. to take (property of a debtor) in execution or by way of distress; distrain
2. to impound (stray cattle, etc)

Word History and Origins

Origin of poind¹

C15: from Scots, variant of Old English pyndan to impound

Example Sentences

"Drive the poind" is to drive away the cattle thus seized.Point; to fill up crevices in a wall with lime and little stones.

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