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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLUNK, n.³ A large mass or lump, esp. of cheese or beef. Cf. Klunsh. [klʌŋk]Bnff.² 1936:
Aff he set for hame, as happy's Laurie, wi' a quarter o' breed in ae han', an' a clunk o' cheese in the ither.