A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clush, n. [Imitative.] A severe blow. —1746 J. Row Sermon 1.
The Kirk of Scotland … has gotten sik a clush in her head, as has gart all her harns jaap
