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English word clever comes from Proto-Germanic *klibraz (Sticky, adhesive.)

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*klibraz (Proto-Germanic)

Sticky, adhesive.

clibbor (Old English)

cliver (Middle English)

cliver (English)

(obsolete, or, dialectal) clever.

clever (English)

(UK, colloquial) Fit and healthy; free from fatigue or illness.. (US, dated) Good-natured; obliging.. (anthropology, of an Aboriginal Australian) Possessing magical abilities.. (obsolete) Fit; suitable; having propriety.. (obsolete) Well-shaped; handsome.. Nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept.. Resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning.. Showing inventiveness or originality; [...]

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