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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Coyne, n. [ME. coyne (c 1400), coyn, OF. coin, cooin (F. coing).] A quince. Coyne comfite, marmalade. —1575 Edinb. Test. III. 318.
Thomas Dauidsoun, Ipothecar … In his buith … of coyne comfite ij vnces, price ij s.
