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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
COVOY, n. "A smart handling or speedy dismissal; a quick 'polishing off'" (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).
[An extended use of Convoy, n., 1. For loss of n, cf. Covener for convener, etc.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Covoy n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/covoy>
