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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLOCKS, Clouks, Clokes, n.pl.2 “The refuse of grain, remaining in the riddle after sifting” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2); given in Watson Rxb. W.-B. (1923) as obs.; “those grains of wheat which, after winnowing, retain the husk” (Uls. 1824 (2nd ed.) W. Lutton Montiaghisms, clokes).
[Phs. a fig. extension of O.Sc. clok, clock, a cloak; cf. Coats.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Clocks n. pl.2". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 25 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/clocks_n_pl2>
