beclogv.
/bɪˈklɒɡ/ transitive. To encumber with a sticky substance.
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the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > dirtiness > dirt > clogged or stuck together with dirt > clog or stick together with dirt [verb (transitive)]
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c1340 Auent. Sir Gawayne ix Al biclagged in clay.
1481 W. Caxton tr. Hist. Reynard Fox (1970) 93 They were byslabbed and byclagged to their eres.
1578 Gorgious Gallery Inuent. Thy loving mate, Whom thou hast left beclogged now, in most unhappy state.
1629 J. Earle Micro-cosmogr. (ed. 5) ix. sig. C9 A myrie way, where the spirits are be-clog'd.
Derivatives
beclogged adj.
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1866 J. B. Rose tr. Virgil Eclogues & Georgics 125 At eve returning, thighs beclogged with thyme.
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