A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Coup-bearer, -beirer, n. [Coup n.1] A cupbearer. —1630 Liber Ins. Missarum 103.
Maister Patrik Murray, coupbearer to his Majestie 1632 Mun. Univ. Glasg. III. 480.
William Elphinstoun, his Majesties coup beirer
