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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1498

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Coif, n. [ME. coif, coyf(e, etc.: cf. Quoif and Quaif.] A cap, head-dress. —1498 Acts Lords of Council II. 255.
He lowsit hir certane merchandice sic as coifis, plesance and abilȝeament for hir persone

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