An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

To CLAG, v. a. To clog by adhesion, S.
Wallace.

Dan. klaeg, viscous, glutinous, sticky; Isl. kleggi, massa compacta.

Claggy, adj. Unctuous, adhesive, bespotted with mire, S.
V. [the v.]

Claggock, s. "A dirty wench," Gl. Sibb.
Lyndsay.

CLAHYNNHÉ, CLACHIN. s. Clan or tribe of people living in the same district.
Wyntown.

Gael., Ir. clan, id. Moes. G. klahaim, children.

CLAYIS, s. pl. Clothes, S.
V. [Claith].

To CLAIK, v. n.
1. To make a clucking noise, as a hen does, especially when provoked, S.
2. To cry incessantly, and impatiently, for any thing, S.
3. To talk a great deal in a trivial way, S.; to clack, E.
4. To tattle, to report silly stories, S.

Isl. klak-a, clango, avium vox propria; klack-a, to prattle; Su. G. klaek, reproach.

Claik, s.
1. The noise made by a hen, S.