clog almanac

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1.That which hinders or impedes motion; hence, an encumbrance, restraint, or impediment, of any kind. [1913 Webster]

All the ancient, honest, juridical principles and institutions of England are so many clogs to check and retard the headlong course of violence and opression.— Burke.[1913 Webster]

2.A weight, as a log or block of wood, attached to a man or an animal to hinder motion. [1913 Webster]

As a dog . . . but chance breaks loose, And quits his clog.— Hudibras.[1913 Webster]

A clog of lead was round my feet.— Tennyson.[1913 Webster]

3.A shoe, or sandal, intended to protect the feet from wet, or to increase the apparent stature, and having, therefore, a very thick sole. Cf. Chopine. [1913 Webster]

In France the peasantry goes barefoot; and the middle sort . . . makes use of wooden clogs.— Harvey.[1913 Webster]

Clog almanac, a primitive kind of almanac or calendar, formerly used in England, made by cutting notches and figures on the four edges of a clog, or square piece of wood, brass, or bone; -- called also a Runic staff, from the Runic characters used in the numerical notation.

Clog dance, a dance performed by a person wearing clogs, or thick-soled shoes.

Clog dancer. [1913 Webster]