Obs. rare. [Cf. cauna in Du Cange as var. of calma, cauma thatched hut, shed covered with reeds or straw.] (See quots.)
1538. Elyot, Dict., Scirpea, a dung pot or colne made with roddes or rushes.
1552. Huloet, Colne or francke for fowles, Viuarium. Colne made of roddes or wyckers, Scirpea. [cf. ibid. Francke, cowle, or place wherin any thing is fedde to be fatte.]
