clear a DARE ~ a 1 3 clear thing (1951) N E. Phr clear of, clear thing.
   1982 MCDOOLING 130 'It's not too far to go [to get salmon]. Clear of the fellers out around the Gray Islands.' P 245-89 'There's not much here clear of the fishery.' 1986 FELTHAM 109 'What am I offered for this beautiful apron? The clear thing for you, Garge, to wear when you are cooking a scoff of rabbits and duff.'

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