† 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.
| 1389 in Eng. Gilds (1870) 26 Two candels poysaunt viij. pounde. c 1477 Caxton Jason 17 Gyuyng to hys enemye many strokes terryble and poysaunt. 1489 ― Faytes of A. i. ix. 24 More poysaunt and namely bygger armures. 1592 W. Wyrley Armorie 111 Right poysent bloe he stroke. |