See Also: dogged(dictionary)
dogged(dictionary)

clapmatch (iou) and dogged (oh)


clapmatch (iou)



clapmatch noun. Also klapmatch. M18.
[Dutch klapmuts(rob) hooded seal, from klapmuts cap with flaps.]
Orig., a hooded or eared seal. Now, a female seal.

dogged (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Origin: dog]
dogged behaviour shows that you are very determined to continue doing something
::a dogged determination to succeed
-- doggedly adv
-- doggedness n [U]