Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CLAMS, n.pl.2 “The moulds used by horners to make spoons” (Kcb.10 1940).Gall. 1928 Gallov. Annual 29:
She was a link with a time of which she was never tired of speaking . . . when the gypsy horner brought his clams, and did wonderful conjuring tricks by the kitchen fire.
