cote 1
/koht/ , n.
1. a shelter, coop, or small shed for sheep, pigs, pigeons, etc.
2. Brit. Dial. a cottage; small house.
[ bef. 1050; ME, OE cote (fem.; cf. COT 2 ) ]
cote 2
/koht/ , v.t., coted, coting . Obs.
to pass by; outstrip; surpass.
[ 1565-75; orig. uncert. ]