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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KLETT, n., v. Sh. variant of Clat.

I. n. A tough lump, a clot; a small, sticky mass (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1960), specif., in pl., damp or badly-ground meal, which settles in lumps on the edges of or between the mill-stones (Jak.).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
De corn comes ut in kletts.

II. v. To form tough lumps (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1960). Ppl.adj. kletted, -et.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
De meal is klettet at de sides o' de basin.