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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1569
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Cot-hen, n. [Cot n.3] A hen levied as a payment from a cottage. — 1569 Reg. Privy C. I. 672.
He hes send his officiaris to tak up uncustomes sic as ane cott hen, and ane rak d. [= penny] from every cottar
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