I. ˈklat noun
( -s )
Etymology: perhaps variant of clot (I)
dialect Britain : a clot or clod (as of dirt or dung) ; also : a dirty condition : mess
II. transitive verb
( clatted ; clatted ; clatting ; clats )
dialect Britain : dirty , bedaub
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: short for clatter (II)
dialect chiefly England : chatter , gossip
IV. intransitive verb
( clatted ; clatted ; clatting ; clats )
dialect England : chatter , gossip , prate