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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1667
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Coyon, n. [Obs. F. coyon, coion.] A coward, poltroon. Also coyonnerie, cowardly conduct. — 1667 Blakhall Narr. 13.
He would only know thy coyonnerie the more, and think thé not only a coyon, but a mensworne coyon
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