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   Clee (klē), n. A claw. [Obs.]  Holland.
   
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   Clee, n. (Zool.) The redshank.
   
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   Redshank (r?dˈsh?nkˌ), n.
   1. (Zool.) (a) A common Old World limicoline bird (Totanus calidris), having the legs and feet pale red. The spotted redshank (Totanus fuscus) is larger, and has orange-red legs. Called also redshanks, redleg, and clee. (b) The fieldfare.
   
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   2. A bare-legged person; -- a contemptuous appellation formerly given to the Scotch Highlanders, in allusion to their bare legs.  Spenser.
   
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