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

Qu. claw my heved, or head, scratch my head; an ironical expression.

To CLAMP UP, CLAMPER, v. a. To patch, to make or mend in a clumsy manner, S.
Chron. S. Poet.

Germ. klempern, metallum malleo tundere; klempener, one who patches up toys for children.

To CLAMP, CLAMPER, v. n. To make a noise with the shoes in walking, S.

Clamp, s. A heavy footstep or tread.
Ferguson.

CLANK, s. A sharp blow that causes a noise, S.
Ramsay.

Teut. klanck, clangor.

To Clank, v. a. To give a sharp stroke, S.
Minstrelsy Border.

To Clank down, v. a. To throw down with a shrill sharp noise.
Melvill's MS.

CLANK, s. A catch, a hasty hold taken of any object, S. [Claught], synon.
Ross.