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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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COUTH, v., pa.t. Arch. form of Eng. could. Obs. in Eng. since 16th cent. (N.E.D.).Abd. 1893 G. Macdonald Sc. Songs and Ballads 50:
I would gie my soul for ever an' aye Intil en'less dule an' smert, Gien I couth but sleep like a bairn again.
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