British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
"The history book featured a portrait of Clive, the British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India."
Burdock or agrimony.
"The herbalist recommended steeping a decoction of clive to treat digestive ailments."
To climb; ascend.
"The old axe finally clived through the frozen log after many stubborn strikes."
To split; separate; cleave; chop.
In plain English: To clive means to cut something into pieces with sharp tools.
"Clive never forgets to bring his lunch to work every day."
A topographic surname, from Old English - someone who lived near a cliff (Old English clif).
"The local geologist named Clive was fascinated by the coastal cliffs that gave his family name."
The word clive comes from the Old English verb clīfan, which originally meant to cleave, adhere, or stick. This ancient sense of sticking together has remained consistent as the term traveled into modern usage.