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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Koy, Koye, varr. of Coy n.1 (a berth or cabin in a ship). —1506 Treas. Acc. III. 204.
For ane lok and ane key to ane koy in the schip, xxd.1589-1600 Skipper's Acc. (Morton) 56 a.
For ... loke and keyes to our koye doris
