clum v also clom EDD ~ v 1 'to handle clumsily ... to paw' Ha W Do D; cp GLAUM v. To grapple, grab with hands.
   1937 DEVINE 14 ~ To close or tackle, as in a fight. 'They clum together.' Ibid 14 Clom. To clutch. 1955 ENGLISH 33 ~ to grapple with an adversary. C 71-38 Clummin'—used to describe playful wrestling, boxing or mock-fighting.

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