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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clyth, v. Also p.t. clyit. [Of obscure origin.] tr. To cabbage (cloth). —c1500 Rowll Cursing 222.
I thame beseik thay be nocht wraith Suppois thay clyit haif pairte of claith a1568 Bann. MS. 140 a/10.
Fra claith weill can thow clyth ane clowt
