Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLOCKS, Clouks, Clokes, n.pl.2 “The refuse of grain, remaining in the riddle after sifting” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2); given in Watson Rxb. W.-B. (1923) as obs.; “those grains of wheat which, after winnowing, retain the husk” (Uls. 1824 (2nd ed.) W. Lutton Montiaghisms, clokes).
[Phs. a fig. extension of O.Sc. clok, clock, a cloak; cf. Coats.]
