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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLINKUM-CLANK, —Clankum, n. comb. Of bells: a ringing sound (Abd.²², Slg.³ 1937). Also used attrib.Sc. 1887 R. L. Stevenson Underwoods 89:
The clinkum-clank o' Sabbath bells Noo to the hoastin' rookery swells.Ags. 1845 A. Smart Rambling Rhymes 232:
Her queer auld clinkum clankum bell Cam' ower the sea Langsyne, wi' its auld-warld knell Frae Germanie.