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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1572-1585
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Clair, v.2 [Of obscure origin.] tr. To harm, damage, injure. — 1572 Satirical Poems xxxii. 61.
We merchandis all, … thy reiffaris sa vs clairis With reif but ruth a1585 Polwart Flyt. 40 (T).
Acknawledge thyne offence, Or I grow crabit for to [v.r. and so] clair thé a1585 Ib. 589.
Contageous cankers clairis his sneivilling snowt
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