claver
Americannoun
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of claver
First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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This has been criticized as a claver but patronizing estimate, but it indicates what is generally admitted to be Mr. Denby's outstanding quality, loyalty.
From Time Magazine Archive
There's no a claver in a' the countryside but ye maun fess 't hame aneth yer oxter, as gin 't were the prodigal afore he repentit.
From Malcolm by George MacDonald
An' ye claver sic' nonsense when ye're daft, what would ye say when ye're sane?
From Lords of the North by Agnes C. (Agnes Christina) Laut
"Hoots wi' y'r giddy claver," said he, before I had spoken a word; and walking off, he sat down at some distance.
From Lords of the North by Agnes C. (Agnes Christina) Laut
De claver Waytie was a hill leading to a spring covered with grass, where the young maidens used to bleach their linen.
From Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer by Rena I. Halsey
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