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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Claspit, Clespit, ppl. a. [Clasp v.] Fitted or secured with a clasp. 1594 Wedderb. Compt Bk. 133.
A compt in the litel claspit buikis 1609 Brechin Test. III. 27 b.
Ane klespit siluer belt c1650 Spalding I. 36.
Tua books … resembling claspit bookis, callit blynd bookis
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"Claspit ppl. adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 25 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/claspit>
