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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uncloggit, -ed, p.p. [e.m.E. vnclogged (1563); Clog(g)it ppl. adj.] Not fitted with a block of wood designed to hamper movement; free, unfettered. —1617 Misc. Maitl. C. II 192.
That na man sall put thair horsis without dykis uncloggit In tyme cuming fra the last day of Maij to the tyme the cornes be put in the yeard 1666 Peebles B. Rec. II 71.
The toun officiars to exact of all thes who hes any foulles unclogged, four schilling for ilk foule so unclogged
