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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kirk-clachan, -clachen, n. [Clachan(e n.] = Kirktoun n. —1595 Conv. Burghs I. 469.
That na erectioun in ane fre burgh be grantit to ony brugh of barronie or kirk clachenns without the awyse … of the fre burrowis 1596 Ib. 483.
The preiudice done to fre burrowis in erecting priuatlie of brughis of barroneis, kirkclachanis and vtheris small villageis with als grit liberteis as the fre burrowis hes
