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clishmaclaver
[ klish-muh-kley-ver, kleesh- ]
noun
, Scot.
- gossip; idle or foolish talk.
clishmaclaver
/ ˌklɪʃməˈkleɪvə /
noun
- idle talk; gossip
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Word History and Origins
Origin of clishmaclaver1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of clishmaclaver1
C16: from clish-clash, reduplication of clash + claver
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Example Sentences
Now, don't put any of your squinting constructions on this, or have any clishmaclaver about it among our acquaintances.
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Julia's lovely eyes dilated at this clishmaclaver, and she bowed coldly.
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