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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cote, Coit, n.² [ME. and OE. cote.] = Cot n.³Early examples in place-names are Grenhilcotis (c 1320) and Saltcotis (1368). a1500 Henr. Fab. 2730 (B).
The pure husband hes nocht Bot cote [Ch. croip] and cruse vpone a clout of land 1576 Prot. Bk. J. Harlaw 219.
This wes done in the said Williames Kincaidis duelling hous in the coittis callit the Quhithall 1596 Misc. Spald. C. II. 133.
Quhilk scheip the said Thomas followit to thy cote Ib.
Thomas cumand to seik his said scheip in the coteattrib. 1576 Prot. Bk. T. Lindsay 115.
The landis callit the Coitcroft, Hawcroft, & Cawfward 1580 Edinb. Test. VIII. 126 b.
My haill roumes and in spetiall … my coit aker of land