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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Cupper, n. [e.m.E. cupper, ME. cuppere (15th c.).] = Copper n.2 (cup-bearer). —1590 Waus Corr. II. 447.
I haue ane gift to be ane of the k[ingis] caruouris and cupperis and sewaris