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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clewe, n. [ME. cleve. Cf. Cleif n.] A shore, beach. — c1515 Asl. MS. I. 153/26 (copying Trevisa).
The breid of the erth … fra the clewe of the occeane … till the mouth of the river of Canais
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