1. Plural of cloot; pieces of cloth or fabric, especially scraps or patches.
Usage: chiefly Scottish and Northern English dialect; often used in traditional folk practices
2. In Scottish tradition, small pieces of cloth tied to trees or shrines as offerings or for healing purposes.
Usage: cultural/folkloric usage; Scottish

Examples

• The old quilt was made from cloots of different colored fabric.
• She gathered cloots from the ragbag to use for cleaning.
• In Scottish tradition, pilgrims would tie cloots to the sacred tree.
• The tailor saved all the cloots left over from cutting the garments.
• Local people brought cloots to the holy well as part of their ritual.