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Cleve

A short form of Cleveland, from Old English meaning cliff land.

Meaning and origin

Cleve is typically used as a short form of Cleveland, an English place name and surname derived from Old English clif (cliff) and land.

How to pronounce Cleve

English (US)KLEEV

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