coistril

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire to carry the knight's arms and other necessaries; a coistrel. obsolete
  2. A mean, paltry fellow; a coward. obsolete
    — 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.

词形变化

coistrils plural coistrel alternative coystrel alternative coystril alternative

词源

Probably from Old French coustillier (“groom or lad”). Compare custrel.
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