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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1606
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Clamp, v. [Cf. e.m.E. clampar (1545), clamper, in the same sense.] tr. To put together, make up, in a clumsy manner; to add as a patch or extra; to patch. a1500 Henr. III. 150/15.
Ȝour cunnyng into cure Is clowtit and clampit and nocht weill cleird a1500 Ib. 152/74.
Ȝe may clamp to this cure, … bayth the bellox of ane brok 15.. Sym & Bruder 25.
Thay … clampit vp Sanct Peteris keis bot of ane auld reid gartane 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. Ded.
They haue dared clamp the sincere twist of Gods trueth with the torne clouts of thair brain-sicke superstitions
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