Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLOAN, n. “A large, roundish mass of dirt” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 26); often applied to the excrement of a cow.Bnff.2 1935:
Aul' Brannie laid doon a cloan on the verra doorstep.
