clapperclaw
/ (ˈklæpəˌklɔː) /
verb (tr) archaic
to claw or scratch with the hands and nails
to revile; abuse
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Derived forms of clapperclaw
clapperclawer, nounWord Origin for clapperclaw
C16: perhaps from clapper + claw
Words nearby clapperclaw
clap on, clapped-out, clapper, clapperboard, clapper bridge, clapperclaw, clapper rail, clappy-doo, clap skate, clapt, Clapton
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Example sentences from the Web for clapperclaw
In the race of fashion the resolute and active De Mogyns has passed the poor old Clapperclaw.
The Book of Snobs|William Makepeace ThackerayMiss Clapperclaw says Bulbul is evidently smitten, and Clara too.
The Christmas Books|William Makepeace Thackeray"I never knew a woman who was constantly bullied by her husband who did not like him the better for it," Miss Clapperclaw says.
The Christmas Books|William Makepeace ThackerayMiss 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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