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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1602
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Coccin, a. [L. coccineus.] Scarlet. — 1602 Colville Parænese 108.
I did see a voman sitt vpon a beast of coccin or cramsin colour 1602 Ib. 113.
The purpurd harlot or coccin beast
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