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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Cowst, n. [L. custus.] = Cost n.¹ —1641 Stirling Chart. 151.
Cum omnibus. .privilegiis, custumis, . .lie schoir silver, anchoragiis, custis, lie cowstes [etc.]