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clem

/klem/US // klɛm //UK // (klɛm) //

克莱姆,克里姆,克里米亚

Definitions

  1. 1

    clemmed, clem·ming.British Dialect.

    • : to starve.

Examples

  • A person exceedingly hungry says, "I'm welly clem'd; I'm almost or well-nigh starved."

  • He turned suddenly to Clem Rawlins, and his voice rang out in sharp and peremptory outburst.

  • "Clem's gal" was longing for that different and more wholesome life over there at the college.

  • He vouchsafed no explanation, and Clem, though heavy-hearted with anxiety, asked no questions and attempted no dissuasion.

  • Under his coat was strapped Clem's revolver, and again his pockets were "strutty with ca'tridges."