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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clang(e)ing, Claing(e)ing, vbl. n. Also: clangein. [f. Clange v. Cf. Clenging vbl. n.] Cleansing; disinfecting. 1529 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 125.
That Wm. Cuik, officiar, begyne … quhar he left at the clangein of the locht 1553–4 Edinb. Old Acc. II. 25.
For … clainging of the gutteris … about the kirk 1569 Prot. Bk. J. Robeson 56.
That the said Androw … pay … for the clanging of the saidis claithis 1593 Edinb. Test. XXV. 178.
In the linkis of Leytht in claingeing, sax stane of lynt 1607 Ib. XLIII. 160 b.
xl stain woll being spilt in the clainging 1607 Melrose R. Rec. I. 28.
For clangeing of his house