Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1943
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CLUMP, n. “A heavy fellow, one who is inactive” (Sc. 1808 Jam.; Abd.22 1936, Per.' Gall. 1898 E.D.D.). Fig. use of Eng. clump, a clumsy mass.Bnff.2 1943:
She said the foreman wiz a muckle lazy clump an' she didna like 'im.
