Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLOCK, n.3 A hobbler, a limper. Obs. exc. poet.Sc. 1904 Hobie Noble in Ballads (ed. Child) No. 189 xxii.:
And the worst clock of this companie I hope shall cross the Waste this day.
