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göd claes

noun phraseclothing

Finest garments for special occasions

Finest garments — the smart clothes worn for church or other special occasions.

Example in use

A'll put on ma göd claes tae gang tae kirk.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/GUD KLAYZ/

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