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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cupe, Cuip, n. [OF. cupe, var. of coupe Coup n.1] A cup. 1568 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 644/1.
Ane futtit cupe with a couer 1572 Bann. Memor. App. 371.
The quhilkis cuipis, saltfattis, and spunes I leif in keping to the said Margaret a1578 Pitsc. II. 78/23.
Mr George … drank to thame … beseikand thame … to drink witht him of that cupe for Christis saik 1632 Peebles Gleanings 79.
To ryde to Edinburgh and buy ane cupe for the Trinitie race Ib.
For carrying ane letter … to Lanerk to proclame thair cupe thairat 1657 Montgomery Mem. 320.
Ane litle how cupe of silver
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