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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clayme, v. [ME. clayme, claime, etc., OF. claim-, var. stem of clamer Clame v.] tr. To claim. — 1375 Barb. xiii. 727.
In that tuelf moneth suld he Cum and clayme it 1596 Dalr. I. 83/17.
Quha leiues with thame … may justlie clayme … this rycht
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