cloddishness

Variant of clod

clod Definition

clod (kläd)

noun

a lump, esp. a lump of earth, clay, loam, etc.
earth; soil
a dull, stupid person; dolt
the part of a neck of beef nearest the shoulder

Etymology: ME & OE < IE *g(e)leu- < base *gel-, to make round > climb

Related Forms:

cloddish clod′·dish adjective
cloddishly clod′·dishly adverb
cloddishness clod′·dish·ness noun
cloddy clod′dy adjective

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