{To show the cloven foot} or {To show the cloven hoof}, to reveal a devilish character, or betray an evil purpose, notwithstanding disguises, -- Satan being represented dramatically and symbolically as having cloven hoofs. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
To show the cloven foot — Cloven Clo ven (kl[=o] v n), p. p. & a. from {Cleave}, v. t. [1913 Webster] {To show the cloven foot} or {To show the cloven hoof}, to reveal a devilish character, or betray an evil purpose, notwithstanding disguises, Satan being represented… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Cloven — Clo ven (kl[=o] v n), p. p. & a. from {Cleave}, v. t. [1913 Webster] {To show the cloven foot} or {To show the cloven hoof}, to reveal a devilish character, or betray an evil purpose, notwithstanding disguises, Satan being represented… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cloven foot — noun 1. the mark of Satan • Syn: ↑cloven hoof • Hypernyms: ↑mark, ↑stigma, ↑brand, ↑stain 2. a hoof divided into two parts at its distal extremity (as of ruminants or swine) • Syn: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
cloven — adj. split, partly divided. Phrases and idioms: cloven hoof (or foot) the divided hoof of ruminant quadrupeds (e.g. oxen, sheep, goats); also ascribed to the god Pan, and so to the Devil. show the cloven hoof reveal one s evil nature. Derivatives … Useful english dictionary
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