cle

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See also: clé and CLE

Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English clēa, from Proto-Germanic *klawō. Doublet of clawe.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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cle (plural clees or cleen)

  1. A claw; a horny nail on the feet of certain animals.
  2. A hoof; a horny toe on the feet of equids.
  3. (rare) A claw-shaped implement or point.
  4. (rare) Possession; control; clutches.

Synonyms

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Descendants

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  • English: cley (dialectal)

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