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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cussen, -io(u)n, n. Also: cuissin, -an. [e.m.E. cussin, coussi(o)n, OF. coussin, cussin. Cf. Cuschen, -eon.] A cushion.1519 Reg. Episc. Aberd. II. 175.
iiij cussenis of nedyll werk of thre syndry sortis Ib. 176.
viij ald brovdin cussenis all rent and riffin 15.. Clar. iv. 541.
The litter … With cussiounis wrocht with cloath of gold 1556 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 319.
Ane dusoun of greit cussionis 1611 Brechin Test. II. 155.
Ane cuissin 1637 Ib. V. 221.
Sax cuissans
