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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Couplit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. coupled (1598). ME. cowplyd (c 1440).] Coupled, joined. —1554 Duncan Laideus Test. 152.
Syne with Lawtie I … Cleikit couplit kiddis with thair dammis 1580-92 James VI Lusus R. 4.
O Uolumna, prent a uill [= one will] into thaire couplit hairtis
