klevver

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See also: klèvver

Limburgish

Alternative forms

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

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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