Cloven

  • 1Cloven — Clo ven (kl[=o] v n), p. p. & a. from {Cleave}, v. t. [1913 Webster] {To show the cloven foot} or {To show the cloven hoof}, to reveal a devilish character, or betray an evil purpose, notwithstanding disguises, Satan being represented… …

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  • 2cloven — pp. adj. from CLEAVE (Cf. cleave) (1) …

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  • 3cloven — [klō′vən] vt., vi. alt. pp. of CLEAVE1 adj. divided; split …

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  • 4cloven — adj. split, partly divided. Phrases and idioms: cloven hoof (or foot) the divided hoof of ruminant quadrupeds (e.g. oxen, sheep, goats); also ascribed to the god Pan, and so to the Devil. show the cloven hoof reveal one s evil nature. Derivatives …

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  • 5cloven — /ˈkloʊvən / (say klohvuhn) verb 1. past participle of cleave2. –adjective 2. cleft; split; divided: cloven feet; cloven hoofs …

  • 6Cloven — Cleave Cleave (kl[=e]v), v. t. [imp. {Cleft} (kl[e^]ft), {Clave} (kl[=a]v, Obs.), {Clove} (kl[=o]v, Obsolescent); p. p. {Cleft}, {Cleaved} (kl[=e]vd) or {Cloven} (kl[=o] v n); p. pr. & vb. n. {Cleaving}.] [OE. cleoven, cleven, AS. cle[ o]fan;… …

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  • 7cloven — /kloh veuhn/, v. 1. a pp. of cleave2 adj. 2. cleft; split; divided: Goats have cloven hoofs. * * * …

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  • 8cloven — clo•ven [[t]ˈkloʊ vən[/t]] v. 1) a pp. of cleave II 2) cleft; split; divided: the cloven hoof of a goat[/ex] …

    From formal English to slang

  • 9Cloven Hoof (band) — Cloven Hoof Origin Wolverhampton Genres Heavy metal Power metal Years active 1979–1990 2000–present Labels Elemental Music Neat Records FM …

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  • 10Cloven Hoof (album) — Cloven Hoof Studio album by Cloven Hoof Released 1984 …

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