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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clowit, p.p. [Cf. ME. clowe, var. of clewe Clew n.] Made into a clew or ball. —1595 Edinb. Test. XXVIII. 64 b.
Ane stane … of lynt clowit & vnclowit