Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *klebô (chamber, cell), related to the Old English verb clēofan (to separate, split, divide). More at cleave.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈklæ͜ɑː.fɑ/, [ˈklæ͜ɑː.vɑ]

Noun

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clēafa m

  1. that which is cloven or separated
  2. a cleft, chasm
  3. den; chamber, cubicle, cell; compartment
  4. a room
  5. a cellar

Declension

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Weak:

singular plural
nominative clēafa clēafan
accusative clēafan clēafan
genitive clēafan clēafena
dative clēafan clēafum

Descendants

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  • Middle English: cleve