Type
Soil, Weather
Area of origin
Uncertain
Area of use
(sense 1) National; (sense 2) Derbyshire, Peak District
Related terms
- Mud. Especially that of a sticky and stubborn consistency and that which clots the fleeces of sheep.
- Mist or low cloud on the moors or other higher ground. Often used by fell runners [J.O.]
Etymology
According to OED: “…perhaps of Norse origin, compare Danish klag , klagge , sticky mud”
Example locations
Entry contributors:
Jane Owen