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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cowter, Cowtar, n. [OF. coutoire, coutouere. Cf. Cousture.] A lace or cord. —1568 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 644/1.
Ane belt and cowter with ane pandent of gold … Ane belt and ane cowter blak amalyt … Ane belt and ane cowtar with ane pendent of cyphres

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