"coteful" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cotefuls [plural]
Etymology: From cote + -ful. Etymology templates: {{af|en|cote|-ful|pos=noun}} cote + -ful Head templates: {{en-noun}} coteful (plural cotefuls)
  1. (rare) A number sufficient to fill a cote. Tags: rare
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