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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cotman, n. [e.m.E. cotman (1559), med. L. cotmannus, f. Cot n.3] A cottar. —1575 Waus Corr. I. 99.
To tak vp all restis quhatsumeuer restan on the cotmenis [sic] in Glenhovill