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    poind
    /pɪnd/

    verb

    • 1. distrain or impound (a person's property): "the bailiff and his men poind his goods in the name of the law"

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  2. www.dictionary.com › browse › poindPOIND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Poind definition: to take (property of a debtor) in execution or by way of distress; distrain. See examples of POIND used in a sentence.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › poindPoind Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of POIND is to take forceful legal possession of especially so as to sell under warrant.

  4. www.oed.com › dictionary › poind_npoind, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    What does the noun poind mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun poind. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in Scottish English. poind has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (Middle English) agriculture (mid 1600s) See meaning & use.

  5. www.oed.com › dictionary › poind_vpoind, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    What does the verb poind mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb poind, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in Scottish English. See meaning & use. How common is the verb poind?

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordPOIND - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "POIND" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPOIND definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

    poind in British English. (pɪnd ) verb (transitive) Scots law. 1. to take (property of a debtor) in execution or by way of distress; distrain. 2. to impound (stray cattle, etc) Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOIND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    poind in British English. (pɪnd ) verb (transitive) Scots law. 1. to take (property of a debtor) in execution or by way of distress; distrain. 2. to impound (stray cattle, etc) Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

  9. www.wordreference.com › definition › poindpoind - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    to take (property of a debtor) in execution or by way of distress; distrain. to impound (stray cattle, etc) Etymology: 15th Century: from Scots, variant of Old English pyndan to impound. Forum discussions with the word (s) "poind" in the title: No titles with the word (s) "poind". Visit the English Only Forum.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › poindPoind - definition of poind by The Free Dictionary

    poind. (pɪnd) vb (tr) 1. (Law) to take (property of a debtor) in execution or by way of distress; distrain. 2. (Law) to impound (stray cattle, etc) [C15: from Scots, variant of Old English pyndan to impound]

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › poindPoind Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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