dial. [OE. cosp, also cops a shackle, etc. = OS. cosp: see COPS.]

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  1.  A hasp; = COPS 2.

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14[?].  [see COPS 2].

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1522.  MS. Acc. St. John’s Hosp., Carterb., For a hooke & cospe and a catche for the entre dore.

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  2.  (See quots.)

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1847–78.  Halliwell, Cosp, the cross bar at the top of a spade.

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1863.  Morton, Cycl. Agric., Gloss., Cosp (Heref.), the head of a plough.

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1884.  Holland, Chesh. Gloss. (E. D. S.), Cosp, (1) the cross piece at the top of a spade handle; (2) frequently used for the head.

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