Sc. Also 8– claucht. [f. pa. pple. of CLEEK v.] A sudden snatch or clutch.
1768. Ross, Helenore, 42 (Jam.). Ane I kent na took a claught of me.
1825–79. Jamieson, When one lays hold of what is falling, it is said that he ‘gat a claucht of it.’
Sc. Also 8– claucht. [f. pa. pple. of CLEEK v.] A sudden snatch or clutch.
1768. Ross, Helenore, 42 (Jam.). Ane I kent na took a claught of me.
1825–79. Jamieson, When one lays hold of what is falling, it is said that he ‘gat a claucht of it.’
