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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Coubbie, n. [Orkney dial. cubbie.] A small basket with a close bottom. — 1633 Misc. Abbotsf. C. 151.
Scho wold take that watter and cast itt … into his sea caschie; and into his bait coubbie
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