clatell

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Catalan

Noun

clatell m (plural clatells)

  1. nape, back of the neck
    • 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.