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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Coy, n.2 [Variant (still in use) of Quoy. See also Koy.] A heifer. 1543 Acts & Decreets MS. I. 563.
Four ky, five stottis, x coyis of ȝere auldis 1583 Reg. Privy C. III. 603.
Alexander Douglas … hes alreadie tane and transportit away the saidis oxin, ky, hors and coyes 1607 Edinb. Test. XLIII. 141.
He leiffis to … his brother ane gairid coy 1664 Brechin Test. VI. 277.
Four kyne, … ane coy, … ane horse
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