pouste

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Anglo-Norman pousté and Old French posté, poesté, from Latin potestās, potestāt-. Doublet of potestat.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

pouste (uncountable)

  1. power, might
  2. ability, capability
  3. control, authority

Descendants[edit]

  • English: poustie
  • Scots: poustie
  • Yola: poustee

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