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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†CLEEM, v. To claim.Abd. 1880 W. Robbie Glendornie 156:
As for the status'at ye cleem.
[Cf. O.Sc. cleme, id., from 1375, Mid.Eng. (rare) cleme, O.Fr. cleimer, claimer.]
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