A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1524-1567
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Clink, Clynk, n. [e.m.E. clinke, ME. (rare) clynke (c 1400), f. Clink,v.] A clinking sound. —1524 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 219.
To forgather … at the clynk of the commoun bell 1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis 201.
The clink thairof thay will ȝow sell
