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: 1499-1500
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Clow, n.2 [OF. clou.] A nail, stud, or rivet. —a1500 Golagros and Gawane 683.
Quhill clowis of clene maill Hoppit out as the haill a1500 Ib. 942.
Throw claspis of clene gold and clowis sa cleir
