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Date: 1600-1700
Language: Hindi
Origin: khat 'hammock, bed'

cot

 noun
     
cot
Related topics: Furniture
cot [countable]
1 British EnglishDHF a small bed with high sides for a baby or young child [= crib American English]
2 American EnglishDHF a camp bed
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