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   Clever , a. [Origin uncertain. Cf. OE. cliver eager, AS. clyfer (in comp.) cloven; or clifer a claw, perh. connected with E. cleave to divide, split, the meaning of E. clever perh. coming from the idea of grasping, seizing (with the mind).]
   Possessing quickness of intellect, skill, dexterity, talent, or adroitness; expert.
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   Though there were many clever men in England during the latter half of the seventeenth century, there were only two great creative minds.
   Macaulay.
   
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   Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever.
   C. Kingsley.
   
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   Showing skill or adroitness in the doer or former; as, a clever speech; a clever trick.
   Byron.
   
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   Having fitness, propriety, or suitableness.
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   'T would sound more clever
   To me and to my heirs forever.
   Swift.
   
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   Well-shaped; handsome. “The girl was a tight, clever wench as any was.”  
   Arbuthnot.
   
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   Good-natured; obliging. [U. S.]
   Syn. -- See Smart.
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