Definition of cloven Cloven

clo•ven

We found 7 definitions of cloven from 6 different sources.

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What does cloven mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

cloven, clovenner, clovennest

cloven - (used of hooves) split, divided; "bisulcate hoof"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • cloven
    of Cleave
  • cloven (p. p. & a.)
    from Cleave, v. t.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • cloven
    clōv′n, p.adj. split: divided.—adjs. Clov′en-foot′ed, Clov′en-hoofed, having the hoof divided, as the ox or sheep.—The cloven hoof, applied to any indication of devilish agency or temptation, from the early representation of the devil with cloven hoofs—prob. from Pan, some of whose characteristics he shares. [Pa.p. of Cleave, to divide.]

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

  • cloven
    A term used for a woman who passes for a maid, but is not one.

Part of speech

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  • cloven, verb, past participle of cleave (infinitive).
  • cloven, adjective.

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cloven in sign language
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