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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Copfull, n. [Cop n.1] A cupful, bowlful. 1576 Oppress. Orkney 53.
They fill the can … quhill it rin our neir ane copfull
1607 Melrose Reg. Rec. I. 44.
To pay yeirlie for the said [land] … thre pekis, tua copfulls beir
1609 Ib. 79.
Thre bollis, tua furlottis, ane pek, ij copfull, cherreitit ferme beir
1636 Peebles Gleanings 167 (see Cop n. 3). 1674 Melrose Reg. Rec. II. 363.
A load of peitts and a copfull of hempseid

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