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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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CLAPPERS, n.pl. Small wooden instruments used in butter-making (Cai.7 1937, Mry.1 1925; Abd.22, Lth. (per Lnk.3), Kcb.9 1937).Wgt. 1988 W. A. D. and D. Riach A Galloway Glossary :
clappers butter-making tools.
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