coffyn

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English

Noun

coffyn (plural coffyns)

  1. Archaic form of coffin.

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɔfin/, /kɔˈfiːn/

Noun

coffyn (plural coffyns)

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

Descendants

  • English: coffin
  • Scots: coffin

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