An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

Su. G. kufw-a, to keep under, Isl. kueif, one who is cowardly and feeble.

To COOK, COUK, v. n.
1. To appear and disappear by fits.
Burns.
2. To hide one's self.
Kennedy.

Isl. kvik-a, moto, qvika, inquieta motatio.

COOKIE, s. A species of fine bread used at tea, of a round form, S.

Teut. koeck, libum.

COOLRIFE, adj.
1. Cool, cold, S.
Ross.
2. Indifferent, S.
V. [Cauldrife].

COOM, s. The wooden frame used in building the arch of a bridge, S.
Statist. Acc.

Allied perhaps to [Queme], q. v.

COOP, COUP-CART, s. A cart made close with boards, S.
Statist. Acc.

Teut. kuype, a large vessel for containing liquids.