Coistrils

/ˈkwɔɪstrɪlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of coistril; multiple disreputable people or rogues (archaic).

Etymology

From coistril + -s (plural marker). The plural form of the variant spelling of coistrel.

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Finding 'coistrils' versus 'coistrels' in old texts is like finding spelling variation fossils—they show which parts of Europe pronounced this insult differently, revealing the hidden geography of spoken language.

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