Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1937
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COO, n.2 A coward. Cow in this sense has been obs. in Eng. since early 17th cent.Ags.1 1937:
Dinna be a coo, man. Stand up till'im.