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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CLYTE, Klyte, adj. “Splay-footed” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2; 1923 Watson W.-B., obs.). Cf. Claity-footed, idem.
[Cf. Aclyte, awry, which Watson refers to Clyte, n.2, a fall.]