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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.

†COW, n.5 “A rude shed erected over the mouth of a coal-pit” (Dmf. 1825 Jam.2). Obs. in Eng. since 17th cent. (N.E.D.), but still found in Eng. dial. in form coe.

[Du. kooi, a cage for birds, a pen for sheep, provincial kouw, id. (Kramer); O.H.Ger. *kouwa, M.H.Ger. kouwe (Kluge), Mod.Ger. kaue, cage, pen, shed. The Sc. form cow is etym. more correct than coe. Cf. also Coy, n.1]

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