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Definition of Clapperclaw
1. Verb. Claw with the nails.
2. Verb. Use foul or abusive language towards. "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"
Specialized synonyms: Slang, Rail, Revile, Vilify, Vituperate, Curse
Generic synonyms: Assail, Assault, Attack, Lash Out, Round, Snipe
Derivative terms: Abuse, Abuser, Abusive
Definition of Clapperclaw
1. v. t. To fight and scratch.
Definition of Clapperclaw
1. Verb. (obsolete) To fight and scratch. ¹
2. Verb. (obsolete) To abuse with words; to revile; to scold. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Clapperclaw
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Clapperclaw
Literary usage of Clapperclaw
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Complete Dictionary of the English Language, Both with Regard to Sound and ...by Thomas Sheridan by Thomas Sheridan (1790)
"CLAPPER, Шр'-pûr. f. One who clap-, with his hands; the tongue of a bell. '
To clapperclaw, klip-pûr- kl.i'. va I'o tongue-beat, ..."
2. The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray by William Makepeace Thackeray, Sir Leslie Stephen (1898)
""And now," screamed out old Lady clapperclaw, clapping her hands, and speaking
with more brogue than ever, "what do you think, after all my kindness to her, ..."
3. The Complete Works of William Makepeace Thackeray by William Makepeace Thackeray (1889)
"I thought my answer was a settler to her: but the next day she comes weeping to
my arms — 'Dear Lady clapperclaw,' says she, 'it's not for me; ..."
4. Works by Manuel Márquez Sterling, William Makepeace Thackeray, Leslie Stephen, Louise Stanage (1902)
"cries my Lady Muggins: 'my carriage is gone for Sir Alured to the Club ; let me
stay only ten minutes, dearest Lady clapperclaw.' "' Well, as you are here, ..."
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