a. [ L. clancularius , from clanculum secretly, adv. dim. of clam secretly. ] Conducted with secrecy; clandestine; concealed. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Not close and clancular, but frank and open. Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. privately; secretly. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. glandulaire. See Glandule. ] Containing or supporting glands; consisting of glands; pertaining to glands. [ 1913 Webster ]