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Word History
Noun
Middle English clift, from Old English geclyft; akin to Old English clēofan to cleave
Adjective
Middle English, from past participle of cleven
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing cleft
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Cite this Entry
“Cleft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleft. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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cleft
nounMore from Merriam-Webster on cleft
Nglish: Translation of cleft for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of cleft for Arabic Speakers
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