Etymology

clint

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Today it means: The relatively flat part of a limestone pavement between the grikes Full definition →

Middle English klint
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clint · noun1

  1. Middle English · inherited fromklint“cliff”
  2. English todayclint

From Middle English klint (“cliff”).

Clint · proper noun2

Diminutive of Clinton. The Yorkshire place name is from Old Danish klint.

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