Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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CLEESTER, n.2 Also cliester (Dmf. 1775 Dmf. Weekly Mag. (26 March) 77). Rxb. form of Eng. clyster, an enema (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). See Watson Intro. § 38 (G) (b).
