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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Clamper, v. [Cf. clamp, to tread heavily.] intr. To struggle (with another). —c 1640 Memor. Spottiswood 71 (J).
Sir James Areskin … perceavinge he prevayled nothinge by clampering with the bishop of Clogher, he desyred to be reconciled to the bishopp 1688 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII. 244.
Robert Rosse … caught him by the shoulders and clamperd and jougled with him ane considerable tyme
