Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLYAGER, Clauger, Klyauger, Clagger, v. “To smear” (Cai.1 c.1920, clyager), “to besmear, make sticky” (Cai.7 1940, klyauger). Lnl.1 1936 gives the form clagger. See also Claggert. [′kl(j)ɑ:gər Cai.; ′klɑgər Lnl.]Cai.7 1936:
His fingers wis claugered wi treacle.