cleeve

English

Etymology

From Irish cliabh (“basket”).

Noun

cleeve (plural cleeves)

  1. A large wickerwork basket for carrying produce or turf.

Middle English

Verb

cleeve

  1. alternative form of cleven (“to split”)
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