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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CLEARIN', CLEARING, vbl.n. A scolding, a beating (Clydes. 1808 Jam. s.v. clair). Jam. uses only the pl. form.Sc. 1825 Jam.², s.v. clair:
I'll gi'e you your clearings.em.Sc. (a) 1894 “I. Maclaren” Bonnie Brier Bush 233:
The doctor “gied the gudeman an awfu' clearin'.”