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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1533-1577
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Coldoch, n. Also: coldocht, coldo. [Perh. reduced from Colpindach: cf. Coldnach. See also Coddoch and Cowdach.] A young cow or ox.1533 Carnwath Baron Ct. 16 b.
Ane quy coldo the quhilk was fund in his hous 1575 Edinburgh Testaments III. 329 b.
Ane stott … tua coldochis 1577 Ib. V. 228.
I leve to James Watsoun … ane quoy coldocht 1577 Ib. VI. 61.
Ane quoy coldoch, … ane ox coldoch callit ane ȝeir auld stot 1577 Ib.
Ane quoy of tua ȝeir auld, … ane bull coldoch
