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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

CLAP-TAE, n. comb. A small erection built against a larger one, a lean-to (Kcb.9 1937).sm.Sc. 1993:
clap-tae ...a building (usually a shed) built with the roof resting on the wall of an existing building.

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