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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cosnant, -nent, n. [Of obscure origin; surviving in later dialect.] Wages without victuals. Also attrib. — 1681 Corshill Baron Ct. 157.
For ane hirdis cosnant fieall this last summer, fourtine pond thirtine shilling four pennyes 1698 Lanark Presb. 131.
The workmanship … will cost ten pounds Scots in cosnent
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