clip v EDD ~ v¹ 2 for sense 1; EDD v² 20 for sense 2.
   1 To freeze; (literally, to seize).
   T 398/9-67 Jesus, down there with the wind up northern, on the battycatters, and that cold (enough) to clip you.
   2 To. take first choice of players in a game.
   P 228-64 When leaders of teams discuss choosing of team members the following exchange takes place: A: I'll clip (that is, I'll choose first man). B: I'll call. A: I'll take Tom. B: I'll take Dick. C: I'll take Harry.

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