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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clow-, Clogang, n. [ON. klaufagang-r: cf. Cloggand.] In Shetland: Pasture, pasture-land. — 1604 Shetland Sheriff Ct. 117 b.
William in Gord and the rest of the nychtbouris of Cwnins brughe wnder ane clogang ar dempt to quit them selffis … of the keiping … the lambes of ane ȝow … concelit and detenit be them in thair clowgang
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