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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1571
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Efter-clap, n. [ME. afterclap (c 1420).] A blow following upon some event. — 1571 Satirical Poems xxvii. 104.
Thairfoir thir forayne fechis sa foirse, That cachitt we be nocht with the eftir clap
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