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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cowpsta(y, Coupsta, n. [ON. kaup-staðr market-town.] A place of trade; a market town. — 1602 Shetland Sheriff Ct. 32.
It is tryit that Magnus Meilling hes trublit Magnus Cowpland in ane frie cowpstay Ib. 61.
William Damman, dutche man, for bluid in ane frie coupsta twys xl s. 1620 Ib. 37 b.
In ane frie cowpsta
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