Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CLAMSH, n. and v. Cf. Clamish and Clamp, v.2, n.2
1. n. “A piece of wood with which a clumsy mend is made” (Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 68).
2. v. “To splice two pieces of wood together” (Ib.).
[See etym. note to Clamp, v.2, n.2, and Clams, n.pl.1]
