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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
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.).
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