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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KLANG, n. Also klank (Marw.). I.Sc. forms of Eng. clang, clank, the sound of certain birds. The sound made by gulls (Sh. 1932 J. M. E. Saxby Trad. Lore 204); the noise of hens cackling (Ork. 1922 J. Firth Reminisc. 152, Ork. 1960). Cf. Clunk, n.1, 4., and note. [klaŋ(k)]
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