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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1590, 1649
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Claver, v. [Of obscure origin.] intr. and tr. To talk idly or foolishly. — c1590 J. Stewart 94/539.
His mouth did morgeon … , Ay clawerand loud, and not to propose spak 1649 Cupar Presb. 131.
She heard others clavering the same, wherof she took no notice
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