poind
transitive verb
\ˈpȯind, ˈpīnd\
Definition of poind
-ed/-ing/-s
Scottish
: to take forceful legal possession of especially so as to sell under warrant
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Origin and Etymology of poind
Middle English (Scots dialect) punden, pynden, from Old English pyndan to dam up
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