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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶CLAM, n.³ Nonce variant of Clamp, n.¹, a pile or heap.Abd. 1956 Bon-Accord (4 Oct.):
The stuff wid rot if we biggit it wi' a clam like that on't!