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Cley

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(obsolete) A claw..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (obsolete) A claw.
  2. Alternative spelling of clay.

Example Sentences

But that more heavy Birds are otherwise provided for defence, namely either by Spurs that grow on their Legs, or by the strength and sharpness of some single cley in their Foot; as I have observed in the Cassoware or Emeu

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What does cley mean?

Cley means (obsolete) A claw..

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How do you use cley in a sentence?

But that more heavy Birds are otherwise provided for defence, namely either by Spurs that grow on their Legs, or by the strength and sharpness of some single cley in their Foot; as I have observed in the Cassoware or Emeu

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