noun
claes
klehz
Claes (noun) means a Scots dialect word for clothes. Example: “Put on yer claes, it's cold oot.”
noun
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A Scots dialect word for clothes.
"Put on yer claes, it's cold oot."
How to use claes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClothes, in Scots dialect.
When to use it
Scots/Scottish dialect, not standard English.
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Etymology
A Scots variant of "clothes," from Old English clāþas.
Frequently asked questions
What does “claes” mean?
The word “claes” means a Scots dialect word for clothes. In plain terms, clothes, in Scots dialect.
How do you pronounce “claes”?
“Claes” is pronounced klehz (/kleːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “claes” in a sentence?
Here is “claes” used in a sentence: “Put on yer claes, it's cold oot.”
What part of speech is “claes”?
“Claes” is a noun.
Where does the word “claes” come from?
The word “claes” comes from Old English. A Scots variant of "clothes," from Old English clāþas.