Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1924
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CLATCHY, adj. “Of ground, etc.: muddy, miry. Of persons: dirty” (Bnff.2 1937, Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).Lth. 1924 A. Dodds Poppies 14:
Ken ye the pain aboot the finger-ends, Wi' clawtin' in the cauld and clatchy clay?
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