Middle English Dictionary Entry
coigne n.
Entry Info
| Forms | coigne n. |
| Etymology | Ir. coinmheadh |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
The billeting of soldiers with private persons; a custom levied by an Irish chief for the accomodation of his soldiers and followers.
Associated quotations
- [ (c1407) Proc.Privy C.2.49 : La terre Dirland este degaste & destructe graundement par coyngez dez kernys & udifs gentz. ]
- (1410) Statutes Ireland 1521 : The Governor is pleased yat ye statute of Kilkenye be keept & houlden in all pyntes; as to the articles of coigne and to the herbinage and liuere, the statute made in tyme of Thomas of lancaster..shall be houlden and keepte.