A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1585
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Coyd, a. [Later Border dial. cude, cuide (1808).] ‘Harebrained, appearing as one deranged’ (J). —a1585 Polwart Flyt. 155 (T).
Thy coyd comparisonis asklent Ar monstrous lyk to thé that maid thame a1585 Ib. 644; etc.
Capping with coyd conceat
