Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLOCK, n.4
1. A spot.Cai.7 1936:
A clock afore ma ee means a spot in front of my eye.
2. In pl.: “the motes seen moving in a. sunbeam” (Sh. 1898 E.D.D.).
[Cf. Norw. and Mid.Du. klak, a spot.]
