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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Under-cotter,) Under-coater, n. [Cotar n.] An under- or sub-tenant occupying a cot-house. —1656 Craig-Brown Selkirkshire II 389 heading.
Coatters sowing a bole of corne … Under-coaters that hes house and yard
