Coppin

/ˈkɒpɪn/ noun

Definition

An archaic or dialectal term, possibly referring to a type of armor, garment, or tool; exact meaning is obscure in modern English.

Etymology

Uncertain origin; possibly related to Old English or Middle English terms, but the word has become archaic and its precise etymology is difficult to trace with confidence.

Kelly Says

Coppin appears in historical texts and dialects but has faded so completely from everyday speech that even historical dictionaries sometimes struggle to define it precisely—a reminder of how many words are lost to time.

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