Clag, Claggy

Type

Soil, Weather

Area of origin

Uncertain

Area of use

(sense 1) National; (sense 2) Derbyshire, Peak District

Related terms

Stabble

  1. Mud. Especially that of a sticky and stubborn consistency and that which clots the fleeces of sheep.
  2. Mist or low cloud on the moors or other higher ground. Often used by fell runners [J.O.]

Etymology

According to OED: “…perhaps of Norse origin, compare Danish klag , klagge , sticky mud”

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    Entry contributors:

    Jane Owen