Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLUNKER, n.2 A draught, drink.Sh.(D) 1931 J. J. H. Burgess in Shet. Almanac 188:
Kirsty's midder cam' oot an' brook da bride's cake . . . ower Kirsty's head, an' dan divided da spoil, an' Hendry cam' wi' his bottle an' gae wis a clunker apiece o' wis.
