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Cletus

[ klee-tuhs ]

/ ˈkli təs /

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noun

a male given name.

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Words nearby Cletus

clerk of works, Clermont-Ferrand, clerodendrum, cleromancy, cleruchy, Cletus, Cleve, cleveite, C-level, Cleveland, Cleveland Bay

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How to use Cletus in a sentence

Although a Texas version called “My Cousin Cletus” would be hilarious.
Yes, Rick Perry Could End Up Doing Time|Dean Obeidallah|August 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nick could see into the near future, at least, and he chuckled after Cletus vanished through the wall.
Satan and the Comrades|Ralph Bennitt
Having just registered as a Persian prince, Cletus again clanked down a large sack of gold pieces and a smaller one of jewels.
Satan and the Comrades|Ralph Bennitt
No, but Ive been to America, Cletus bragged, knowing well his boss would be listening.
Satan and the Comrades|Ralph Bennitt

Then Cletus, the second presbyter, rose and said: Our father Linus has spoken.
Darkness and Dawn|Frederic W. Farrar
He was also deeply anxious to see him whom Cletus had described as John the beloved.
Darkness and Dawn|Frederic W. Farrar