This question is mainly for Geordies. But other replies are welcome.
I used the word 'clout' recently to mean a slap or a punch.
A clout around the head. Then I remembered it can also mean clothing eg "Ne'er cast a clout till May be out".
Then I looked it up and the modern use means more like political influence.
I even found one that says it means vagina!
So what do you think?
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