cloot

Scots

Etymology 1

Probably borrowed from Welsh clwt, 'cloth, duster, diaper' or a Pictish or Cumbric cognate. Derivation from Middle English cloth, however should not be ruled out.

Noun

cloot (uncountable)

1. cloth

Etymology 2

from clook (“claw”). Otherwise related to English cleat.

Noun

cloot (plural cloots)

1. cloven hoof
2. any of the divisions of a cloven hoof.

Derived terms

• Clootie