A variant or archaic form possibly referring to a clone or copy, though exact definition is uncertain.
Possibly a variant spelling of an archaic or dialectal word, though its precise origin and meaning are unclear. May be related to 'clone' or similar terms for duplication.
This word appears to be either a very rare dialectal term or possibly a misspelling that's been codified—it's a good reminder that dictionaries sometimes include words that are more etymological mysteries than settled vocabulary!
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