{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.
cloven — pp. adj. from CLEAVE (Cf. cleave) (1) … Etymology dictionary
cloven — [klō′vən] vt., vi. alt. pp. of CLEAVE1 adj. divided; split … English World 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
cloven — /ˈkloʊvən / (say klohvuhn) verb 1. past participle of cleave2. –adjective 2. cleft; split; divided: cloven feet; cloven hoofs …
Cloven — Cleave Cleave (kl[=e]v), v. t. [imp. {Cleft} (kl[e^]ft), {Clave} (kl[=a]v, Obs.), {Clove} (kl[=o]v, Obsolescent); p. p. {Cleft}, {Cleaved} (kl[=e]vd) or {Cloven} (kl[=o] v n); p. pr. & vb. n. {Cleaving}.] [OE. cleoven, cleven, AS. cle[ o]fan;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cloven — /kloh veuhn/, v. 1. a pp. of cleave2 adj. 2. cleft; split; divided: Goats have cloven hoofs. * * * … Universalium
cloven — clo•ven [[t]ˈkloʊ vən[/t]] v. 1) a pp. of cleave II 2) cleft; split; divided: the cloven hoof of a goat[/ex] … From formal English to slang
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