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1.
clīven
v.
10 quotations in 2 senses
Sense / Definition
(a) To climb (steps, etc.);
cliven up and doun
; (b)
fig.
to climb (to perfection);
cliven into (up) the hil of perfeccioun
.
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2.
clyvy
n.
1 quotation in 1 sense
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A bur.
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3.
clēven
v.(1)
95 quotations in 6 senses
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(a) To stick or adhere (to sth.); be sticky or adhesive;
ppl.
sticky, viscous, adhesive; -- often with
on, to
; (b) to stick together, cohere; be cohesive; -- often with
togeder
; (c) to be fastened or…
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