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Definition of Powter
1. n. See Pouter.
Definition of Powter
1. Noun. (alternative form of pouter) (a kind of pigeon) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Powter
1. a domestic pigeon [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Powter
Literary usage of Powter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. In the North Countree: Annals and Anecdotes of Horse, Hound and Herd by William Scarth Dixon (1900)
"LLOYD, OF ACOMB— WILL DANBY—SIR CHARLES SLINGSBY—THE HOLDER- NESS AT ASKHAM
BRYAN—powter—TOM SQUIRES— COL. FAIRFAX—INTRODUCTION OF BELVOIR BLOOD— NEW ..."
2. The Weekly Reporter by Great Britain Parliament. House of Lords, Great Britain Privy Council (1894)
"In August, 1889, the balance due from powter to the respondents was £193 14s.
... powter then instructed them to realize for the purpose of paying his debt. ..."
3. Journal of the Institute of Bankers by Institute of Bankers (Great Britain) (1893)
"6rf., paid powter £110, and retained the balance £123 3-s., powter, who shortly
afterwards absconded, being indebted to them to a larger amount. ..."
4. Vital Records of Billerica, Massachusetts to the Year 1850 by Billerica, Mass, Billerica (Mass.) (1908)
"[powter, d. Jo[h]n and Rachell, Apr. 19, MR] Rachel, d. John and Rachel, Mar.
... [Rachell powter, [d.] John and Rachell, MR] PRENTISS, Alfred Gordon, s. ..."
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