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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CLAAR, n. “A large wooden vessel” (Sc. 1825 Jam.2).Sc. 1815 C. I. Johnstone Clan-Albin I. 74–75:
The smoking potatoes were emptied into a claar.

[Gael. clàr, a wooden tray or plate (Macleod and Dewar).]

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