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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Coupon, v. [Cf. Coupo(u)n,n.; also e.m.E. and ME. culpon v.] tr. To cut in pieces. —1606 Birnie Kirk-b. xi. 16.
Lyke some serpentes, that though they be couponed in many cuttes [etc.]
