A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uncuppill, v. P.p also: wn-copelit. [ME and e.m.E. vncowple (Chaucer), uncouple (Gower), vncupple (1555); Cuppill v.] tr. a. To release (dogs) from being fastened together in pairs, to unleash. b. p.p. Of persons: Not joined (to another) as part of a couple. —a. ?1438 Alex. ii 2711.
Fallow, can thow nocht … Vncuppill thy houndis and gaming ma? a1500 Lanc. 531.
The rachis gon wn-copelit for the deire —b. 1584 Edinb. Test. XIV 176.
That … my spous and he sall bruke the said maling … salang as scho remanis widow vncuppillit or cled to the societie of husband or lamen
