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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Coy, n.1 [Du. kooi.] A cabin-bed; a berth or bunk. Also attrib. with flure. Cf. Cwe.1506 Treas. Acc. III. 49.
For viij verdeouris to hing the coyis of the Kingis schip 1505 Treas. Acc. III. 142.
For viij dosan of rauchteris to be coyis in the schip Ib. 338.
For tua dosan hair clath to the Kingis coy flure 1508 Ib. IV. 114.
For ballasting of his schip … , for coyis making in hir and for burdis to thaim 1561 Admiralty Ct. Bk. MS. 132 b.
The said James grantit the brekking of the said Francis coy, and taking furth of the samyn the saidis gudis
