klevver

See also: klèvver

Limburgish

Alternative forms

  • klifver (Heerlen, specifically Heëlebaan and Kaumer)
  • klèvver (Schinnen)

Etymology

Borrowed from English clever,[1] from East Anglian dialectal English cliver (“expert at seizing”), from Middle English cliver (“tenacious”). See clever for more. Compare Central Franconian klevver (Kerkradish).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈklɛ.vəʁ/

Adjective

klevver (masculine klevvere, feminine klevver) (Venlo)

  1. sensible, wise, able-minded
    Synonyms: kloek, wies
  2. smart, intelligent

References

  1. ^ Woordenboek van de Limburgse Dialecten, Deel III, Sectie 1, Aflevering 4, 2008 (in Dutch)
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