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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1844-1879
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COT, v. To cohabit (with); to dwell in the same house (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.; Bnff.2 1937).Mearns 1844 W. Jamie Muse of the Mearns 87:
This nicht will gar ye cot together To keep the cauld frae ane anither.Ags. 1879 G. W. Donald Poems 25:
Sandie's wan an' watery-nibbit — Let him gang an' cot wi' Nell.
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