Pronunciation: [klˈamə] (IPA) 
The word "clammer" is spelled with double "m" to indicate the stressed syllable. It is pronounced as /ˈklæmər/ with a short "a" sound followed by a stressed "m" sound. The word can function as both a noun and a verb, referring to either a person who gathers clams or the act of doing so. While the spelling may seem unusual, it follows the general rule of doubling consonants after a short vowel sound in English.
Clammer can refer to two different definitions.
1. Noun (singular): A person who harvests or digs for clams. A clammer is typically engaged in the activity of clamming, which involves gathering clams from their natural habitat, such as mudflats or saltwater beaches. These individuals often use various tools like rakes, shovels, or their bare hands to locate and extract clams from the sediment. Clammers are commonly found in coastal regions where clams are abundant and form a significant part of the local seafood industry. They may sell the harvested clams commercially or for personal consumption.
2. Noun (plural): A group or a noisy commotion of people. In this context, clammer is derived from the verb "to clamor," which means to make a loud or sustained noise. When referred to as clammer, it describes the collective noise created by a group of people talking, shouting, or making an uproar. It symbolizes chaos, confusion, or a general commotion caused by the combined voices or activities of many individuals. This use of the term alludes to the bustling and noisy atmosphere created by a group or a crowd engaging in lively or animated discussions, debates, or protests.
Overall, clammer can either signify a person involved in clamming or describe a loud noise produced by a group of people.
The word "clammer" has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word "clamian". "Clamian" meant "to cry out" or "to make a loud noise". Over time, the word evolved into "clamer" in Middle English, which referred to a person who clamored or made a loud outcry. Eventually, the spelling of the word changed to "clammer", and its meaning shifted to denote someone who gathers or harvests clams, in particular, or engages in shellfishing activities.
