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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: 1567-1568
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Cowter, Cowtar, n. Also: cousture. [OF. coutoire, coutouere.] A lace or cord. —1567 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 643/2.
To William Brynye and his wyiff in beltis and cousturis weyand thre pundis1568 Ib. App. 644/1.
Ane belt and cowter with ane pandent of gold … Ane belt and ane cowter blak amalyt … Ane belt and ane cowtar with ane pendent of cyphres
