v. dial. trans. To draw together or towards one with a rake or scraper.
1811. Willan, W. Riding Yorksh. Gloss. (E. D. S.), Coul, to put together dung, mud, dirt, &c.
1855. Whitby Gloss., Coul, to draw together with a rake; to pull towards you.
Hence Couler, and app. the form Coul-rake, current in some dialects for COLE-RAKE, q.v.
1876. Whitby Gloss., Couler, a raker; as we style one eager after money. Coulrake, or Couler, the fireside rake for the ashes.
1877. Holderness Gloss., Cowl-rake, a rake for ashes. Also an instrument for raking the soot from the oven.
Coul, obs. f. COLL v.2, COOL a., COWL.