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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Coket,) Coquet, v. [f. Coket,n. Cf. AF. coketter, e.m.E. cocquet (1697).] tr. To enter in a cocket.1582 Conv. Burghs I. 160.
The saidis customaris … sall cawse all gudes customatt to be coquettit 1593 Conv. Burghs I. 410.
It wes sufficiently. .verefeit . .that the said Robertis guidis wes laufully coquett
