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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KLECK, v. A variant form of Cleek, v.1, q.v.Abd. 1754 R. Forbes Jnl. from London 27:
I wou'd na' gang into the coach agen, far fear I shou'd hae gotten my harns kleckit out.
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