Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1890
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CLASHMARKET, n.
1. A place where idle stories are exchanged (Abd.9 1937).Ags.(D) 1890 Brechin Advertiser (29 July) 3/5:
The smiddie, like a' ither countra smiddies, wis the clashmarket o' the parish.
†2. “A tattler, one who is much given to gossipping” (Lth. 1825 Jam.2).
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