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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

COUTH, v., pa.t. Arch. form of Eng. could. Obs. in Eng. since 16th cent. (N.E.D.).Abd. 1893 G. Macdonald Sc. Songs and Ballads 50:
I would gie my soul for ever an' aye Intil en'less dule an' smert, Gien I couth but sleep like a bairn again.

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