Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLOCH, Clogh, Clough, v.1 “To cough frequently and feebly” (Lth. 1825 Jam.2). Still found occas. in Cai. amongst older people. Vbl.n. clochan, a clearing of phlegm from the throat. [klɔx]Cai.8 1936:
He was a fair disgust wi' his clochan a' owre the place.
