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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1596
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Clen, v. [Variant of (or error for) clem, ME. clemme, cleme, OE. clǽman.] tr. To cause to stick; to tack on. —1596 Dalr. II. 182/11.
Ȝour king thairfor has na occasioun of suspicioun, or clenneng ony clag to the Quene's honour
