clem
1 of 2verb
ˈklem
variants or clam
ˈklam 
clemmed or clammed; clemmed or clammed; clemming or clamming; clems or clams
transitive verb
dialectal, England : to cause to suffer from hunger, thirst, or cold : starve
intransitive verb
dialectal, England : to suffer from hunger, thirst, or cold
clem
2 of 2noun
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plural -s
slang
: a fight or brawl especially between circus or carnival workers and the local townsfolk
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English clemmen to pinch
Noun
origin unknown