clo' prop

English

Noun

clo' prop (plural clo' props)

1. Alternative spelling of clothesprop
   • 1903 February 5, Punch, Melbourne, page 30, column 4:

     [R]ods strong enough, long enough and big enough for "clo'-props" to try and find another of these wonderful fish.

   • 1926 July 31, The World's News, Sydney, page 31, column 1:

     "Milk-o!" "Any bottles?" "Clo' Props!" "Any wood to-day?"