Wood suitable for making clogs; the wood used in clog manufacturing, often alder or willow.
Compound from 'clog' plus 'wood.' Specific woods like alder and willow were valued for clogmaking because they were lightweight, resistant to splitting, and easy to carve.
Clogmakers developed sophisticated knowledge of different woods—alder floats because it's so light, willow doesn't splinter easily, and both were perfect for wooden clogs. This specialized knowledge was jealously guarded by clog-making families!
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