coffyn

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English[edit]

Noun[edit]

coffyn (plural coffyns)

  1. Archaic form of coffin.

Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Northern French cofin, from Latin cophinus, from Ancient Greek κόφινος (kóphinos). Doublet of cofre.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɔfin/, /kɔˈfiːn/

Noun[edit]

coffyn (plural coffyns)

  1. basket (woven container)
  2. box, container
  3. coffer, strongbox
  4. pie casing

Descendants[edit]

  • English: coffin
  • Scots: coffin

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