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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

CLAUTCH, Clatch, n. “A sudden grasp at any object” (Fif. 1825 Jam.2, clatch, Fif.11937).Lnk. 1883 W. Thomson Leddy May 121:
Ae nicht frae ma Leezie pretendin' tae rin, She made clautch at ma sleeve.

[Variant of Eng. clutch, perhaps influenced by Claught or Eng. catch.]

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