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
“Oh, and here’s another old place that’s gone astray!” poking “Der Halle” on a straight line with its neighbor, “De claver Waytie.”
From Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer by Halsey, Rena I.
Do you think this business is not bad enough already, that you are making it worse with your senseless claver?
From The Surgeon's Daughter by Scott, Walter, Sir
"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 Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)
I am out o’ clash and claver o’ the village folk.
From Christine A Fife Fisher Girl by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
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