v. dial. trans. To draw together or towards one with a rake or scraper.

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1811.  Willan, W. Riding Yorksh. Gloss. (E. D. S.), Coul, to put together dung, mud, dirt, &c.

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1855.  Whitby Gloss., Coul, to draw together with a rake; to pull towards you.

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  Hence Couler, and app. the form Coul-rake, current in some dialects for COLE-RAKE, q.v.

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1876.  Whitby Gloss., Couler, a raker; as we style one eager after money. Coulrake, or Couler, the fireside rake for the ashes.

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1877.  Holderness Gloss., Cowl-rake, a rake for ashes. Also an instrument for raking the soot from the … oven.

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  Coul, obs. f. COLL v.2, COOL a., COWL.

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