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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Ale-,) Aill-cop, n. [Cop n.] An ale-cup. — 1522 Dunferm. B. Rec. 209.
Ane ladill, ane ailcop 1562 Will A. Betoun.
Ane treying cope … with x aill coppys and ane bycker of tree 1653 Peebles B. Rec. II. 8.
Iohn Mitchell grantes casting of ane aill cop and ane chandlor at Jaksones face 1661 Ib. 201.
Thri eall copis was broken
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