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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1948
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†KLAMOZ, n. Also klamoos, klirmose, klurmose (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.). An outcry, clamour, a loud noise, the sound of a distant uproar (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; Sh., Ayr. (?) 1880 Jam.). [klɑ′mo:z]Sh. 1948 New Shetlander (Oct.–Nov.) 22:
Dir an aafil klirmose going on.
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