clem
/klem/US // klɛm //UK // (klɛm) //
克莱姆,克里姆,克里米亚
Definitions
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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."
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