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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Coupnocht, Coupnoy, n. Also: coupnay, coulpney. [Cf. Cowpnow.] = Colpindach.1576 Edinb. Test. IV. 243.
To … Isobell ane ȝoung coupnocht kow 1587 Ib. XVIII. 64 b.
Tua coupnay stottis and ane quoy 1595 Ib. XXVIII. 223 b.
Thrie coupnoy quoyis of ane ȝeir auldis outgane 1663–6 Household Bks. Archb. Sharp 36.
For a leg of coulpney
