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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clappard, -art, n. [e.m.E. clapper, ME. claper, OF. clapier, med. L. claperius.] A rabbit burrow or hole. —1551–2 Treas. Acc. X. 66.
To ane warrander send to Arrane to mak clapparttis for cunnynges 1569 (1576) Reg. Great S. 700/1.
Terras ecclesiasticas dicte vicarie, cum … lie clappardis et cuniculariis cuniculisque adjacentibus
