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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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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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