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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clawing, vbl. n. [ME. clawynge.] Scratching with the claws. — c1500 Rowll Cursing 171.
Sic ane clawing with thair clukis
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"Clawing vbl. n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/clawing>
