Clāyes, n. pl.

n. pl. [Fr. claye, claie, O. Fr. cloie, hurdle, Pr. cleda, L. Lat. clida, clia, of Celtic origin; O. Fr. cliath, W. clwyd.] (Fort.) Wattles, or hurdles, made with stakes interwoven with osiers, to cover lodgments. [Obs.] Chambers.