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Coistril

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire to carry the knight's arms and other necessaries; a coistrel. obsolete
  2. 2
    A mean, paltry fellow; a coward. obsolete

    "And he shall 'by his merriment as dear / As ever coistril bought so little sport: / Ne'er let this sword assist me when I need, / But rust and canker after I have sworn."

Etymology

Probably from Old French coustillier (“groom or lad”). Compare custrel.

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