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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cuckolane, Cuculling, variants of Cokalane (lampoon, lampooning). — 1643 Linlithgow Presb. in Scott Fasti I. 300.
Ane vyld and ignominious cuckolane and slanderous ryme 1653 Strathbogie Presb. 242.
Georg Jinkin and John Christie referred from the session of Abercherder, for ryming and cuculling, compeird not
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