clatell

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From clotell, diminutive of clot.

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Noun

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clatell m (plural clatells)

  1. nape, back of the neck
    Synonym: bescoll
    • 1906, Josep Morató i Grau, Els habitants de la lluna, Ilustració Catalana, page 65:
      Se’l veya córrer per la vila ab el barret al clatell, no adonantse de ningú, xiulant de baix en baix tonades tristes ò mormolant tot sol com si s’hagués tornat tarumba.
      He was seen running around town with his hat in the back of his neck, unaware of anyone, softly whistling sad tunes or mumbling to himself as if dazed.

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