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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cowp, Coup, n.1 [e.m.E. coupe, ME. caupe a stroke, blow. Cf. Cowp v.1] An upset, overturning. —1535 Stewart 4135.
Sum gat ane coup gart all hir tymmaris crak 1540 Lynd. Sat. 2430.
I man rin fast, in cace I get ane coup [B. cowp]
