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_To_ CLAG, _v. a._ To clog by adhesion, S.

_Wallace._

Dan. _klaeg_, viscous, glutinous, sticky; Isl. _kleggi_, ma.s.sa compacta.

~Claggy~, _adj._ Unctuous, adhesive, bespotted with mire, S.

V. the _v._

~Claggock~, _s._ ”A dirty wench,” Gl. Sibb.

_Lyndsay._

CLAHYNNHe, CLACHIN. _s._ Clan or tribe of people living in the same district.

_Wyntown._

Gael., Ir. _clan_, id. Moes. G. _klahaim_, children.

CLAYIS, _s. pl._ Clothes, S.

V. ~Claith~.

_To_ CLAIK, _v. n._

1. To make a clucking noise, as a hen does, especially when provoked, S.

2. To cry incessantly, and impatiently, for any thing, S.

3. To talk a great deal in a trivial way, S.; to _clack_, E.

4. To tattle, to report silly stories, S.

Isl. _klak-a_, clango, avium vox propria; _klack-a_, to prattle; Su. G. _klaek_, reproach.

~Claik~, _s._

1. The noise made by a hen, S.

Isl. _klak_, vox avium.

2. An idle or false report; S.

_Morison._