Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KLUMBER, v. To walk noisily, to tread heavily, as when wearing clogs (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). [′klɔmbər]
[A voiced variant of klumper, Clamper, v.1, n. Cf. Du. klomp, a clog.]
