Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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CLATTER GOOSE, n. comb. “The brent goose, Bernicla brenta” (e.Lth. 1867 W. P. Turnbull Birds E. Lth. 29; e.Lth. 1885 C. Swainson Brit. Birds 149). Cf. Claik Goose.