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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cotchman, n. Also: kotch-, coitch-, couchman. [e.m.E. cochman (1579).] A coachman. 1603 Montgomery Mem. 246.
To my Lady Haringtouns couchman 1617 Edinb. Test. XLIX. 322 b.
James Scot, cotchman 1631 Ib. LV. 20 b.
Ane kotchmanes coate of grein cloth 1637 Ib. LVIII. 79.
Williame Wright, coitchmane 1684 Bk. Old Edinb. C. IX. 169.
Alexr Heriot, kotchman
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