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/klem/, v.t., v.i., clemmed, clemming. Brit. Dial.to starve.[1530-40; akin to ME forclemmed (ptp.) pinched with hunger, OE beclemman to fetter]
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clem — clem·a·tis; clem·en·cy; clem·ent; clem·ent·ly; clem·men·sen; clem·mys; in·clem·en·cy; in·clem·ent; mal·a·clem·ys; clem; clem·en·tine; in·clem·ent·ly; in·clem·ent·ness; … English syllables
Clem — ist der Name mehrerer Orte in den Vereinigten Staaten: Clem (Georgia) Clem (Mississippi) Clem (Oregon) Clem (West Virginia) Clem bezeichnet: Voiturettes Clem, ehemaliger französischer Automobilhersteller Clem ist außerdem der Spitzname des Manson … Deutsch Wikipedia
Clem — (kl[e^]m), v. t. & i. [Cf. clam to clog, or G. klemmen to pinch, Icel. kl[ o]mbra, E. clamp.] To starve; to famish. [Obs.] B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Clem — m English: short form of CLEMENT (SEE Clement) and of women s names such as CLEMENCE (SEE Clemence). It is occasionally used as an independent given name, especially in the United States … First names dictionary
clem — ( muri), s.n. – Cîrlig, cleşte. germ. Klemme (Borcea 182). sec. XIX. Trimis de blaurb, 02.05.2007. Sursa: DER … Dicționar Român
clem|en|cy — «KLEHM uhn see», noun, plural cies. 1. gentleness in the use of power or authority; mercy or leniency: »The judge showed clemency to the prisoner. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under mercy. (Cf. ↑mercy) 2. mildness: »The clemency of the weather allowed… … Useful english dictionary
Clem — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Clem est le diminutif familier des prénoms Clément, Clémence et Clémentine ; du porte avions français Clemenceau. Clem, un roman d Henry Muller, Prix … Wikipédia en Français
Clem — This very interesting surname is of Old French origin, and is thought to have been introduced into England by the Normans after the Conquest of 1066. It derives from the male given name Clement , itself adopted from the Latin Clemens , and… … Surnames reference
Clem — Refering to any male from the country. Here comes Clem … Dictionary of american slang
Clem — Refering to any male from the country. Here comes Clem … Dictionary of american slang
clem'd — starved ; I am welly clem d, I am almost starved. N … A glossary of provincial and local words used in England
