poind

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle Scots poynd, puynd, from Middle English pynden, from Old English *pyndan (and derived ġepyndan), from Proto-West Germanic *pundijan. Doublet of pind.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɪnd/, (spelling pronunciation) /pɔɪnd/

Noun

poind (plural poinds)

1. (obsolete, Scotland) A seizure of property etc in lieu of a debt; the animal or property so seized

Verb

poind (third-person singular simple present poinds, present participle poinding, simple past and past participle poinded)

1. (obsolete, Scotland) To seize property in this manner.