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clem

1

[ klem ]

verb (used with or without object)

, British Dialect.
, clemmed, clem·ming.
  1. to starve.


Clem

2

[ klem ]

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Clement.

clem

/ klɛm /

verb

  1. dialect.
    when tr, usually passive to be hungry or cause to be hungry
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of clem1

1530–40; akin to Middle English forclemmed (past participle) pinched with hunger, Old English beclemman to fetter
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Word History and Origins

Origin of clem1

C16: of Germanic origin; related to Dutch, German klemmen to pinch, cramp; compare Old English beclemman to shut in
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Example Sentences

While his adoptive father, Clem, taught him the core of his evasion tactics, Cassian’s adoptive mother Maarva always had a rebel’s heart.

A person exceedingly hungry says, "I'm welly clem'd; I'm almost or well-nigh starved."

He turned suddenly to Clem Rawlins, and his voice rang out in sharp and peremptory outburst.

"Clem's gal" was longing for that different and more wholesome life over there at the college.

He vouchsafed no explanation, and Clem, though heavy-hearted with anxiety, asked no questions and attempted no dissuasion.

Under his coat was strapped Clem's revolver, and again his pockets were "strutty with ca'tridges."

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