Plural of coistrel; multiple rogues, deceitful people, or disreputable individuals.
From coistrel + -s (plural marker). The standard plural form of the archaic term coistrel.
Medieval literature is full of 'coistrels'—wandering bands of dishonest folk who lived by theft and deception, which is why so many old stories warn against trusting strangers in dark alleys.
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