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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1905-1935
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CLEV, CLIV, Clevie, v. “To make up a [deep-sea] fishing line after use” (Cai. 1906 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 68; Cai.7 1937); to protect the tippens (q.v.) and place the hooks on a stick in order that the whole of the line except these two parts may be dipped in liquid catechu to preserve it. Known to Ayr.4 1928. The form clevie is given by Mry.11914 and Bnff.15 1936. [klɛv, klɪv, ′klɛvɪ̢]Cai. 1905 E.D.D. Suppl.:
The “reel” on which the line is clevved is in the form of the prongs of a fork.Bnff.2 1935:
We'll cliv the lines till the bark kettle heats.
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