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Search phrase: clapper-claw

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The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.iii.59He will clapper-claw thee tightly, bully.He will Clapper-claw thee tightly (Bully.)
Troilus and CressidaTC V.iv.1Now they are clapper-clawing one another;Now they are clapper-clawing one another,

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clapper-clawbeat up, thrash, scratch

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
CLAPACTIONclapper-claw v
CLAWACTIONclapper-claw v

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