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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1572-1599
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Cosch(e, Coshe, n. Also: coische, coishe. [F. coche: cf. Coch(e n.1] A coach or chariot. 1572-5 Diurnal of Occurrents 72.
My Lord Arrane was convoyit in the quenis graces cosche 1583 Sempill Sat. P. xlv. 679.
Vnto this bischop there was brought Ane new-maid coische [v.r. coshe] for to decore him 1583 Ib. 695.
In the cosche he lap at last 1587-99 Hume vii. 148.
The emperors and kings sall ga behinde … In coschis 1587-99 Ib. 150.
Thair children yong … sall walk thair cosch about 1590-1 Bruce Serm. Q 7 a (J).
The ridar was als deade as the coshe
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