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clem
1[ klem ]
verb (used with or without object)
- to starve.
Clem
2[ klem ]
noun
- a male given name, form of Clement.
clem
/ klɛm /
verb
- dialect.when tr, usually passive to be hungry or cause to be hungry
Word History and Origins
Origin of clem1
Word History and Origins
Origin of clem1
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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