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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1540-1585
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Clof(f, Cloif, n.2 [ON. klof.] The cleft of the body. c1540 Lynd. Syde Taillis 80.
Considder gif thair cloiffis be clene 1540 Id. Sat. 830 + 8 (B).
Or evir ȝe cum that gait agane, To kis my cloff ȝe salbe fane 1540 Ib. 1566 (B).
Vpoun thy clof tak thair a clowt a1585 Polwart Flyt. 56 (T).
Quhidder thow will let belt thy bawis, Or kis all cloffis that standis besyde
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