| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire to carry the knight's arms and other necessaries.[Websters]
2. A mean, paltry fellow; a coward.[Websters]. | |
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Date "COISTRIL" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1605. (references) |
| Etymology:Coistril \Cois"tril\, noun. [Probably from Old French coustillier groom or lad. Compare to Custrel.]. (references) |
Specialty Definition: COISTRIL
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| Noah Webster | [Noun] A coward; a runaway. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
