IPA: //ˈklæmər//
KK: /ˈklæmər/
A person who digs for clams, usually as a job or for recreation.
The clammer spent the day at the beach searching for clams to sell at the market.
The word 'clammer' originates from Middle English 'clammer', which means to make a loud noise or clamor. It is derived from the Old English 'clamor', meaning a loud outcry or noise. The word reflects the action of making a loud disturbance or uproar.
Think of a loud 'outcry' or 'noise' when you hear 'clammer' — it helps you remember that it refers to making a loud disturbance.