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clemman

fetter, bind, enclose

Source: Kroonen 2013:291
originates from: PGmc *klammjan- 'clamp; to jam' (klammjan- > kląmmjan > klæmmjan > klemmjan > klemman) through pgmc-to-oe
(source: Kroonen 2013:291)