Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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COOPAN, COUPAN, n. A hen's stomach (Rs. (Avoch), Crm. 1916 T.S.D.C. II., Crm. 1913 D. Finlayson W.-L., coupan). [′kupən]
[Prob. Gael. cupan, a cup (Macleod and Dewar), or copan, anything curved (MacLennan).]