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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: 1499-1549
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Claik, n.2 [Imitative. Cf. Clake v.] The cry of a goose. — a1500 Henr. III. 151/41.
The gant of ane gray meir, The claik of ane gus 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 39/10.
The fox followit the fed geise, & gart them cry claik
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