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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cokrell, n. [e.m.E. cockrel(le, ME. cokerelle (c 1440).] A cockerel. —a1500 Colk. Sow 847.
Hir best brod hen callit lady Pekle-pes, And ȝoung Cokrell hir lord and lemman wes