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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cussin, v. [e.m.E. cussen (1599), var. of cousen, -in, etc. Cf. Cusning ppl. a.] tr. To cozen, cheat. —c1650 P. Gordon Brit. Dist. 57.
It was thought he did it to euite a prediction, or cussin ane old prophecie
