Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1809
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†CLEDGE, n. Clay, stiff loam. Also found in Eng. (Bdf., Ken.) dial. (E.D.D.).Mearns 1809 G. Robertson Gen. View Agric. Kcd. 23:
Carse, ooze, cledge . . . all names of soils, but not all different.