2. A charge paid for the release of impounded cattle.

Pound"al (?), n. [From 5th Pound.] (Physics & Mech.) A unit of force

based upon the pound, foot, and second, being the force which, acting

on a pound avoirdupois for one second, causes it to acquire by the of

that time a velocity of one foot per second. It is about equal to the

weight of half an ounce, and is 13,825 dynes.

Pound"-breach` (?), n. The breaking of a public pound for releasing

impounded animals. Blackstone.

Pound"cake` (?), n. A kind of rich, sweet cake; -- so called from the

ingredients being used by pounds, or in equal quantities.

Pound"er (?), n. 1. One who, or that which, pounds, as a stamp in an

ore mill.

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