Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLAVIN, n. "A sea-fish, the spotted gunnel, Blennius Gunnellus" (Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn.).
[Cf. Clebban.]