A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1580-1592
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Claiey, a. [e.m.E. clayey, clayie, etc. (1581).] Clay-like. —1580-92 James VI Lusus R. 46.
This claiey dregg … is blake melankolie
