Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KLYPE, n. A variant spelling of Clype, n.1Sc. 1868 G. Webster Strathbrachan I. ix.:
Wha kens what klypes he might carry hame to Aunt Chirstan.ne.Sc. 1884 D. Grant Lays 14:
An' glaid am I the coor'dy klype Has got's deserts for ance.