clapperclaw
/ (ˈklæpəˌklɔː) /
verb (tr) archaic
to claw or scratch with the hands and nails
to revile; abuse
Derived forms of clapperclaw
clapperclawer, nounWord Origin for clapperclaw
C16: perhaps from
clapper +
claw
Words nearby clapperclaw
clapped-out,
clapper,
clapper bridge,
clapper rail,
clapperboard,
clapperclaw,
clappy-doo,
clapt,
clapton,
clapton's line,
claptrap
Example sentences from the Web for clapperclaw
In the race of fashion the resolute and active De Mogyns has passed the poor old Clapperclaw.
The Book of Snobs |William Makepeace ThackerayMiss Clapperclaw says Bulbul is evidently smitten, and Clara too.
The Christmas Books |William Makepeace Thackeray"I never knew a woman who was constantly bullied by her husband who did not like him the better for it," Miss Clapperclaw says.
The Christmas Books |William Makepeace ThackerayMiss Clapperclaw says he acted pretty well, and that I only joke about him because I am envious, and wanted to act a part myself.
The Christmas Books |William Makepeace Thackeray