Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CUPPIL, n. “A stone of butter and a stone of skimmed milk cheese sold together” (Jam.6).Rnf. 1737 Dr Crawford Notes on Lochwinnoch (Jam.6):
In 1737 a Lochunyoch farmer sold 14 cuppil of butter and cheese for £53. 4. 0. Scots.
