Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KOSSEL, n. A hollow above high-water mark in which each man's sea-weed is collected (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [kɔsl]
[Deriv. of Norw. dial. kos, heap, a gathered-up pile, O.N. kǫs, id. Cf. Kes.]
