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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Koken, n. (? OF. coquin (cokin, kokin) beggar, rogue.)? Cf. Cowkin. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. lxiii. 48.
Kokenis, and kennis na man of gude, Schulderaris and schowaris that hes no schame