English Dictionary

coistril

noun

(obsolete) An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire to carry the knight's arms and other necessaries; a coistrel. / (obsolete) A mean, paltry fellow; a coward.

The coistril is a small, furry creature that lives in the forest.

意味（1）

(obsolete) An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire to carry the knight's arms and other necessaries; a coistrel.

意味（2）

(obsolete) A mean, paltry fellow; a coward.

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.