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Definition of "clootie" []

  • A piece of rag (noun)

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Use "clootie" in a sentence
  • "Through bog and brake, over moor and mountain, they hurried on with their prisoner, who, dooming them all to "clootie" and his imps, and commending himself to Michael, Mary, and a number of his especial patrons in the Romish calendar, was urged forward with more than their usual speed."
  • "That Morag may fancy herself at the clootie dumplings and broth and such, but she's a lot to learn afore she can dress a fish properly, or put a dinner on when they've company."
  • "Fried clootie dumpling with bacon and eggs was another favourite."