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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unclappit, p.p. [? Clappit p.p. stuck close (Clap v. 3 b). Cf. later Sc. clappit ppl. adj. ‘having the flesh clinging to the bones (used of ill-fed persons or animals); shrunken’ (SND, s.v. Clap v. 4).] ? Not emaciated, in good condition. —1581 Edinb. Test. IX 219.
lxxxj ȝowis vnclappit price of the pece xxxvj s. viij d.
