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† ˈpoisant, a. Obs.
In 4–5 poysaunt, 6 -sent.
[a. OF. poisant, variant of pesant, peisant: see peisant, and poise v.]
Weighing; heavy, weighty (in various senses): = peisant.
1389in Eng. Gilds (1870) 26 Two candels poysaunt viij. pounde. c1477Caxton Jason 17 Gyuyng to hys enemye many strokes terryble and poysaunt. 1489― Faytes of A. i. ix. 24 More poysaunt and namely bygger armures. 1592W. Wyrley Armorie 111 Right poysent bloe he stroke. |