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Clod \Clod\ (kl[o^]d), v. i.
To collect into clods, or into a thick mass; to coagulate; to
clot; as, clodded gore. See {Clot}.
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Clodded in lumps of clay. --G. Fletcher.
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Clod \Clod\, v. t.
1. To pelt with clods. --Jonson.
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2. To throw violently; to hurl. [Scot.] --Sir W. Scott.
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Clod \Clod\ (kl[o^]d), n. [OE. clodde, latter form of clot. See
{Clot}.]
1. A lump or mass, especially of earth, turf, or clay. "Clods
of a slimy substance." --Carew. "Clods of iron and brass."
--Milton. "Clods of blood." --E. Fairfax.
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The earth that casteth up from the plow a great
clod, is not so good as that which casteth up a
smaller clod. --Bacon.
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2. The ground; the earth; a spot of earth or turf.
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The clod
Where once their sultan's horse has trod. --Swift.
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3. That which is earthy and of little relative value, as the
body of man in comparison with the soul.
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This cold clod of clay which we carry about with us.
--T. Burnet.
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4. A dull, gross, stupid fellow; a dolt --Dryden.
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5. A part of the shoulder of a beef creature, or of the neck
piece near the shoulder. See Illust. of {Beef}.
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