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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLUG, Klug, n. Sh. forms of Eng. clog. [klʌg]

1. A wooden-soled shoe.Sh.(D) 1891 J. J. H. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 9:
Dan I gies his sylk hat a grit rise wi mi clug, An slips noo mi grip ipon pür “Seemun's” lug.

2. A block of wood attached to the leg of an animal to prevent straying.Sh.(D) 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 137:
Man, yons grit eneugh ta mak a klug till a güse! Foo is doo tinkin at a ting o' lamb is ta drag yon?