p. p. & a. from Cleave, v. t. [ 1913 Webster ]
To show the cloven foot or To show the cloven hoof, to reveal a devilish character, or betray an evil purpose, notwithstanding disguises, -- Satan being represented dramatically and symbolically as having cloven hoofs. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ , a. Having the foot or hoof divided into two parts, as the ox. [ 1913 Webster ]