cloot

[ kloot; Scots klyt ]

noun

, Scot. and North England.

1. a cloven hoof; one of the divisions of the cloven hoof of the swine, sheep, etc.
2. (usually initial capital letter) Often Satan; the devil.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cloot¹

1715–25; perhaps akin to Dutch klauwtje, equivalent to klauw claw + -tje diminutive suffix

Example Sentences

"Oh, mother, here's Miss Cloot just getting out of her victoria," said Genevieve.

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There was another board-meeting of the spinsters at Miss Cloot's.

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Miss Cloot opened the window, and stepped out upon the balcony.

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Let May be oot (out) before you cast a cloot (a piece of clothing).

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Harry and I hae been to gather what was on the outby land, and there's scarce a cloot left.

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