Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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CLEARIN(G), vbl.n. Clearness.Sc. 1699 T. Boston Memoirs (1853) 76:
I would preach at Simprin on the morrow eight days for my own clearing in the matter.
