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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1529
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Girkin coit, n. [e.m.E. jerkin, -yn, -ynge (1519), of obscure origin.] A jerkin. — 1529 Treasurer's Accounts V. 362.
Thre eln of blak satin to be ane girkin coit with slevis to the King
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"Girkin Coit n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/girkin_coit>
