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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clair, Clar(e, v.1 [Cf. Clairadv. and Clere v.] tr. To clear. — c1420 Wynt. v. 2482 (E).
Thai sulde at the papis se Be referrit and claryt be 1492 Dunferm. B. Rec. 32.
All thair actionis by passit quit & clarit to the v day of Ianuar 1600–1 Bk. Old Edinb. C. VI. 102.
All comptis clairit and allowit 1608 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 558.
The … claring the watter of Clyde of sandis, craig, stanis [etc.]
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