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clapperclaw
/ ˈklæpəˌklɔː /
verb
- to claw or scratch with the hands and nails
- to revile; abuse
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Derived Forms
- ˈclapperˌclawer, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of clapperclaw1
C16: perhaps from clapper + claw
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Example Sentences
In the race of fashion the resolute and active De Mogyns has passed the poor old Clapperclaw.
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Certain it is, that between her and Miss Clapperclaw, on the first floor, the poor wenches lead a dismal life.
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"I never knew a woman who was constantly bullied by her husband who did not like him the better for it," Miss Clapperclaw says.
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"Hold your tongue, sir," said Miss Clapperclaw, tossing up her virgin head with an indignant blush on her nose.
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Miss Clapperclaw says he acted pretty well, and that I only joke about him because I am envious, and wanted to act a part myself.
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