claver

[ kley-ver, klah- ]

noun

, Scot. and North England.

1. idle talk; gossip.

claver

/ ˈkleɪvə /

verb

1. to talk idly; gossip

noun

1. often plural idle talk; gossip

Word History and Origins

Origin of claver¹

First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of claver¹

C13: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

His work was revolting, but Claver loved it, and as soon as a vessel arrived he was on hand with his interpreters.

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Peter Claver had to wait for thirty-eight years before going to join his venerable friend.

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De claver Waytie was a hill leading to a spring covered with grass, where the young maidens used to bleach their linen.

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We set sail in the evening, and came to Claver Rack, sixteen miles further down, where we also took in some grain in the evening.

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“I dropped in to have a look at the remains of Pedro Claver to-day,” his new friend remarked.

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