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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cusning, ppl. a. [e.m.E. cousening, coosoning (1583). Cf. Cussin v.] Cozening, cheating. —1604-31 Craig iii. 14/1 (title).
To his cvsning friend
