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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CLAITT, n. A cleat, batten.Ayr. 1744 Muniments Roy. Burgh Irvine (1891) II. 328:
Item, for 3 paints of aill to the Fishiers att Norchen with the claitts.

[O.Sc. has claitt-pin, a cleat-pin, 1622, and clat, a cleat or spar, 1556 (D.O.S.T.).]

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