coynye

noun

coy·​nye

ˈkȯin(y)ē

variants or coyne

-n

or coigny

-n(y)ē

plural -s

: an Irish chieftain's exaction of food and drink from his tenants for his soldiers compare bonaght

Word History

Etymology

Middle English coynee, from Middle Irish coinnemh; akin to Middle Irish connmedh quarterage, billeting

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