The Duke of Perth appealed desperately and in vain to their hearts, reminded them of their old-time valor, and offered, if they would only follow his cry of claymore, to change his name and be henceforward called Macdonald.
"A History of the Four Georges, Volume II (of 4)"
Justin McCarthy
I drew this stout claymore last in the battle of Largs.
"The Scottish Chiefs"
Jane Porter
At this point he had to concentrate, for Mrs. claymore leaned over and breathed into her friend's attentive ear.
"The Model of a Judge"
William Morrison