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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Girkin coit, n. [e.m.E. jerkin, -yn, -ynge (1519), of obscure origin.] A jerkin. —1529 Treas. Acc. V. 362.
Thre eln of blak satin to be ane girkin coit with slevis to the King
