Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KLUSTER, n. Also klüster, kloster, kløster. A taboo-name for a chapel or church (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.). [′kløstər, ′klo-]
[Norw., Du. kloster, from M.L.Ger. kloster, a cell, cloister.]
