Middle English Dictionary Entry
cǒssẹ̄r, cọ̄ssẹ̄r n.
Entry Info
| Forms | cǒssẹ̄r, cọ̄ssẹ̄r n. Also cussere, coiseir, cossur, cosour. |
| Etymology | AF; cp. OF coçon. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A dealer; esp., a horse-dealer; -- also as surname.
Associated quotations
- (1294) in Fransson Surn.55 : Hugh le Cussere.
- (1299) in Fransson Surn.55 : Rad. le Kosser'.
- (1300) Court R.Lond.85 : [William Belebuch] cossur..[complained that the defendant bought from him..a bay horse, etc.].
- (1393) Close R.Rich.II221 : [Robert Athelarde of London] cosour.
- (1422) Plea & Mem.in Bk.Lond.E.122/11 : William Emery, Coser, leyth oft tymes much dung in the hie strete.
- 1483 Cath.Angl.(Monson 168)77 : A Coyseyr of hors: mango.
- a1500 Mayer Nominale (Mayer)684/40 : Hic mango: a cosyr.