† coccyn Obs.
[ad. L. coccinum scarlet, coccina scarlet garments, from coccinus = coccineus scarlet, f. coccum scarlet, Gr. κόκκος the kermes or scarlet grain insect: cf. coccus. (Also, in Wyclif, corruptly coctin, -yn, -un.)]
Scarlet, scarlet raiment.
| 1382 Wyclif Rev. xvii. 4 The womman was enuyround with purpur, and coccyn. c 1450 Mirour Saluacioun 4621 In coccyn cledde thay the. |