An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

CLAPPERS, s. pl. Holes intentionally made for rabbits to burrow in, either in an open warren, or within an inclosure.

Fr. clapier, id. Su. G. klapper, lapides minuti et rotundi.

CLARCHE PIPE.
Watson's Coll.

CLARE, adv. Wholly, entirely, S.
Douglas.

CLAREMETHEN. According to the law of claremethen, any person who claims stolen cattle or goods is required to appear at certain places particularly appointed for this purpose, and prove his right to them, S.
Skene.

From clare, clear, and meith, a mark.

CLARGIE, CLERGY, s. Erudition.
Priests Peblis.

Fr. clergie, id. from Lat. clericus.

To CLARK, v. a. To act as amanuensis, S.

To CLART, v. a. To dirty, to foul, S. Clort, Perths.