dial. [f. CLAT v.]

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  a.  Noisy talk, tittle-tattle, clatter. b. A tattler, tale-bearer; a noisy tongue.

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1870.  E. Peacock, Ralf Skirl., II. 108. Howd the clat.

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1877.  N. W. Lincolnsh. Gloss. (E. D. S.), Clat, a tell-tale … Ridiculous or exaggerated talk.

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1879.  Shropsh. Word-bk., Clat, a tattler: a tale-bearer…. A contemptuous term for a woman’s tongue.

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1884.  Cheshire Gloss., Clat, a tale-bearer.

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  Clat, clate, obs. or dial. forms of CLEAT.

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