Aclatter

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Clattering, making or filled with a clattering sound. not-comparable

    "I hear the hoofs a-clatter."

Adverb
  1. 1
    Clattering, with a clatter. not-comparable

    "The wet sack collapsing aclatter on the ground."

Example

More examples

"It ain’t an easy job, directing traffic at ’Yde Park Corner. Buses and ’ansom cabs. All a-clatter on the cobbles."

Etymology

From a- + clatter.

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