Sc. Obs. [Origin and sense doubtful.] Jamieson has ‘An ugly, ill-shaped fellow.’
a. 1500. Colkelbie Sow, I. 285 (Jam.). Clarus, the long clype Playit on a bag pype.
1500–20. Dunbar, In secreit place, 36. Quod scho, My Clype, my vnspaynit gyane With moderis milk ȝit in ȝour mychane.
1825. Jamieson, s.v., ‘Ne’re an ill-far’d clype.’ Mearns, Aberd.
