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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clampat, Clampet, n. [Related to Eng. clamp n. and v.] A crampet. —1609 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I. 229 b.
Clampattis of irne to the bellowes of the melting mylne 1681 Foulis Acc. Bk. 92.
To pay for putting on the clampet and helping the point of my sword and scabard
