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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Clar-,) Clairshocher, n. Also: clarchocher, clairsochtar. [f. clarschoch Clarschach, or the Gael. variant clàrsach.] = Clarschar. 1534 Treas. Acc. VI. 207.
Deliuerit to the kingis grace quhilk his hienes gaif to ane Irland clairsochtar x li. 1627 Bk. Carlaverock II. 91.
Thair is of this number a cla[r]chocher, ane Irishman, borne of good parantage 1642 Househ. Bk. C'tess Mar in Chambers Dom. Ann. II. 119.
To ane woman clairshocher
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