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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clement, a. [Late ME. (rare), e.m.E. (1578), F. clément, L. clēment-, clēmens.] Clement, mild.1533 Boece ii. v. 66 (na mare clement prince). 1535 Stewart 7361 (aye clement for to be). Ib. 58717 (Fortoun … quhair scho schawis most clement hir face). 1570 Leslie 253 (a clement and mercifull princes).
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"Clement adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/clement>
