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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GLAVER, GLAIVER, v., n. Voiced forms of Claver, claiver, v. & n.¹, q.v. Jam.⁶ gives also the forms gilaver and gelaver. Also in n.Eng. dial.

I. v. “To chatter, babble, talk foolishly, gossip” (w., s.Sc. 1887 Jam.; m.Lth.¹ 1954).

II. n. “An idle, foolish, or gossiping talk or story: also, one who is addicted to such gossip” (w., s.Sc. 1887); an idle, foolish person (m.Lth.¹ 1954).