CLOVEN

cloven. Cloven, pa. cleft, split, slit, separated, divided

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Clo″ven (?), p. p. & a. from Cleave, v. t. To show the cloven foot or hoof, to reveal a devilish character, or betray an evil purpose, notwithstanding disguises, — Satan being represented dramatically and symbolically as having cloven hoofs.