† poutish, a. Obs. rare.
(ˈpaʊtɪʃ)
[Allied to pouter n.1 2, pouting ppl. a.: see -ish1.]
Somewhat pouting; akin to a pouter-pigeon.
| 1725 Bradley Fam. Dict. s.v. Pigeon, Bastard-bred Pigeons, such as Pouting Horsemen, Poutish Dragoons, from a Powter or Cropper and a Leghorn. |