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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: 1540-1586
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Clout, n.2 [ME. clout, clowte (a 1400), f. cloute vb. (c 1300).] A heavy blow. — 1540 Lynd. Sat. 1566.
Vpon thy craig tak thair ane clout a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS lxxx. 13.
Vpon my hip I haue ane clout Quhilk is nocht pleysand for my prow
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