Coistril
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coistril is a noun meaning (obsolete) An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire to carry the knight's arms and other necessaries; a coistrel.
Meaning
(obsolete) An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire to carry the knight's arms and other necessaries; a coistrel.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A mean, paltry fellow; a coward.
Example Sentences
He's a coward and a coistril that will not / drink to my niece till his brains turn o'the toe like a / parish top.
And he shall 'by his merriment as dear / As ever coistril bought so little sport: / Ne'er let this sword assist me when I need, / But rust and canker after I have sworn.
Word Forms
- coistrils
- coistrel
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coistrel, coystril, coystrel, colet, cosier, collet.
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