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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Coupill, Cowpill, v. Also p.p. cowplyt, couplit. [ME. coupil, couple, cowple, OF. coupler. Cf. Cuple v.] tr. To couple, unite, join.1375 Barb. i. 235.
The propyrte … That is cowplyt to foule thyrldome Ib. iv. 41.
Hyr dochtir, that … Wes coupillyt in-to Goddis band With Walter a1400 Leg. S. xxxviii. 216.
Quhat sal I do, That sic a man is couplit to? 1456 Hay II. 47/32.
As schelde is couplit to the knychtis brest a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. xvi. 78.
He hes maid thé instrument … With maryage to cowpill in ane chein Thir tua realmes a1585 Maitl. Q. xxxix. 23.
Sen hir bontie supernaturall To bewtie couplit is collaterall
