‖n. [ L., a nail. ] A callous growth, esp. one the foot; a corn. [ 1913 Webster ]
imp. of Cleave. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. ] The harpsichord. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See Clevis. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. See Clavate. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. LL. cineres clavelatti ashes of burnt lees or dregs of wine, F. clavel an inferior sort of soda, E. clavate. ] (Old Chem.) Said of potash, probably in reference to its having been obtained from billets of wood by burning. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Frivolous or nonsensical talk; prattle; chattering. [ Scot. & North of Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Emmy found herself entirely at a loss in the midst of their clavers. Thackeray. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Obs. ] See Clover. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
imp. of Cleave. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. ] The harpsichord. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See Clevis. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. See Clavate. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. LL. cineres clavelatti ashes of burnt lees or dregs of wine, F. clavel an inferior sort of soda, E. clavate. ] (Old Chem.) Said of potash, probably in reference to its having been obtained from billets of wood by burning. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Frivolous or nonsensical talk; prattle; chattering. [ Scot. & North of Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Emmy found herself entirely at a loss in the midst of their clavers. Thackeray. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Obs. ] See Clover. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]