I. ˈklem verb
( clemmed ; clemmed ; clemming ; clems )
Etymology: Middle English clemmen to pinch — more at clam
transitive verb
dialect England : to cause to suffer from hunger, thirst, or cold : starve
intransitive verb
dialect England : to suffer from hunger, thirst, or cold
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
slang : a fight or brawl especially between circus or carnival workers and the local townsfolk