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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLEVERS, Clavers, n.pl.² Sc. forms of Eng. cleavers, “goosegrass, Galium aparine: called also Robin-run-the-hedge” (Sc. 1887 Jam.⁶; Abd.² 1937, clavers). These forms are also found in Eng. dial. (E.D.D.).