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Definition of Coystrel
1. n. Same as Coistril.
Definition of Coystrel
1. Noun. (alternative form of coistril) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Coystrel
1. coistrel [n -S] - See also: coistrel
Lexicographical Neighbors of Coystrel
Literary usage of Coystrel
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Remarks on Mr. J. P. Collier's and Mr. C. Knight's Editions of Shakespeare by Alexander Dyce (1844)
"Thou'rt the damn'd door-keeper to every coystrel That hither comes inquiring for
... coystrel" seems to be corrupted from kestrel, a bastard kind of hawk. ..."
2. Remarks on Mr. J. P. Collier's and Mr. C. Knight's Editions of Shakespeare by Alexander Dyce (1844)
"Thou'rt the damn'd door-keeper to every coystrel That hither comes inquiring for
... coystrel' seems to be corrupted from kestrel, a bastard kind of hawk. ..."
3. The Ancient British Drama by Robert Dodsley (1810)
"Cham assured thick be the P1^? scoundrel appointed to meet me. If/ „^ if'a come
not, zo. And che were arise ^ make a coystrel on us 7 c'ie<^ vees£ |™' „Hi* ..."
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