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1. Clammy, S. Belg. _klam_, id.

2. Smooth; as ”_clam_ ice,” S. B.

CLAM, CLAM-Sh.e.l.l, _s._ A scallop sh.e.l.l, S. Ostrea opercularis, Linn.

_Sibbald._

Probably from O. Fr. _clame_, a pilgrim's mantle; as these sh.e.l.ls were worn on the cape of their mantles, or on their hats, by those who had made a pilgrimage to Palestine, as a symbol of their having crossed the sea.

CLAMS, _s. pl._

1. Strong pincers used by s.h.i.+p-wrights, for drawing large nails, S. B.

2. A vice, generally made of wood; used by artificers for holding any thing fast, S.

3. The instrument, resembling a forceps, employed in weighing gold.

_s.h.i.+rrefs._

Belg. _klemm-en_, arctare; to pinch.

CLAMEHEWIT, CLAW-MY-HEWIT, _s._

1. A stroke, a drubbing, S.

_Ferguson._

2. A misfortune, Ang.

Qu. _claw my heved_, or head, scratch my head; an ironical expression.

_To_ CLAMP UP, CLAMPER, _v. a._ To patch, to make or mend in a clumsy manner, S.

_Chron. S. Poet._

Germ. _klempern_, metallum malleo tundere; _klempener_, one who patches up toys for children.

_To_ CLAMP, CLAMPER, _v. n._ To make a noise with the shoes in walking, S.

~Clamp~, _s._ A heavy footstep or tread.

_Ferguson._

CLANK, _s._ A sharp blow that causes a noise, S.