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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clames, Clamis, n. pl. [ME. clames (1399), e.m.E. clamez, usually clammes Clammis.] Clams, clamps. — 1623 Orkney & Zetl. Test. I. 99.
Ane pair of standand clames and ane cruik studie 1624 Ib. 111 b.
Tua hammeris, … ane pair of clamis
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