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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clippar, Clipper, n. Also: clypper. [ME. clipper (c 1330), f. Clip v.1] One who clips, esp. an official destroyer of false coin. 1518 Treas. Acc. V. 148.
[The] xvj day of September, the lordis ordanit four clipparis for the fals plakkis
1569 Edinb. B. Rec. III. 261.
Chargeing all and sindrie that hes money to ressaue or deliuer to bring the samyn to the said clipping hous, thair to be nummeritt be Nichole Sym, maister clypper
(a1570-86 Dunb.) Maitl. F. l. 11.
Stomak steilaris and wit [sic] clipparis

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