The Oxford English Dictionary gives -Coutil. (a. F. coutil, (kuti), in 13th. c. keutil, f. keute, coute, mattress, quilt.) A close-woven sort of canvas, used for mattresses, pillows, and in stay- making.
Perhaps some of these alternate spellings may help. Best wishesViv.
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