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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Knaucht, p.p. Var. of Claucht p.p. (caught), with kn- for cl- as in Knok n.1 and Kneland. form of the surname Cleland, recorded f. 1464 (see G. F. Black Surnames Scotl. s.v. Cleland). — 1513 Doug. i. v. 132 (Sm.).
The quene … hes knaucht Towart the Troianis a full friendlie mynd
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