A piece of wood tied to a key, to prevent it from being easily lost.

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1552.  Huloet, Kaieclogge. [No Latin.]

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1555.  R. Smith, in Foxe, A. & M. (1684), III. 343. I have sent you a key-clog for a token.

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1632.  I. L., Wom. Rights, 19. She is able … to have the key clog at her girdle.

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1805.  G. Ellis, E. E. Metr. Rom., II. 381. The active princess … seized the key-clog which hung from his shoulder.

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