Obs. [Perh. One who clinches or clenches the poops of vessels; = CLINCHER 1.] A term of contempt for one considered wanting in gentlemanly breeding.

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1568.  Instit. Gentleman, C ij b. If a Gentleman haue in hym any humble behauour, then Roysters do cal suche one by the name of a Loute, a Clynchpope, or one yt knoweth no facions [also 1577 in Northbrook, Agst. Dice play, 8].

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1584.  R. W., Three Ladies London, I. in Hazl., Dodsley, VI. 256. What a clenchpoop drudge is this!

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1589.  Warner, Alb. Eng., VI. xxxi. (1612), 153. A Loute With neare a handsome rag … like Clenchpoop looke & lim.

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