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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cliver, a. [Also mod. Sc. and Eng. dial.] Clever. —1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. i. 20.
He had a dog, … of scent so cliver, As to miss neither hare nor pliver
