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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
CLAGGAN, n. "A thick, stiff lump; thick brose would be called 'a raw claggan'" (Cai. 1912 John o' Groat Jnl. (17 Feb.), Cai.7 1940).
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"Claggan n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 6 Apr 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/claggan>
