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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLYTE, n.³ and v.² [kləit]

1. n. “A smart blow” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Known to Bnff.², Abd.² 1936.

2. v. “To strike; to knock or rap (one's knuckles, etc.) against some hard object” (Ib.). Also known to Lnk.³ 1936.Abd.²² 1936:
A'll clyte ye on the lug.