Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLUMBER, v. To plaster over (as with clay). [′klʌmbər]Gall.(D) 1877 “Saxon” Gall. Gossip 367:
A funnel-shaped vent hung down from the roof over it [the fire], made of sticks wattled with straw, and clumbered with clay.
