释义 |
clem I. \ˈklem\ verb (clemmed ; clemmed ; clemming ; clems) Etymology: Middle English clemmen to pinch — more at clam transitive verb dialect England : to cause to suffer from hunger, thirst, or cold : starve intransitive verb dialect England : to suffer from hunger, thirst, or cold II. noun (-s) Etymology: origin unknown slang : a fight or brawl especially between circus or carnival workers and the local townsfolk |