n. [ Cf. G. dial. kleuzen to split. ] (Scot. & Dial. Eng.) 1. One of the divisions of a cleft hoof, as in the ox; also, the whole hoof. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
2. The Devil; Clootie; -- usually in the pl. Burns. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. (Scot. & Dial. Eng.) 1. A little hoof. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
2. The Devil. “Satan, Nick, or Clootie.” Burns. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]