Obs. rare. [? Meant for CLAVIER, though hardly in the same sense.]
1598. Sylvester, Du Bartas, II. II. iv. Columnes (1605), I. 493. Where, as by Art one selfly blast breath’d out From panting bellowes, passeth all about Winde-Instruments; enters by th’ under Clauers Which with the Keyes the Organ-Maister quauers.
Claver sb.3, obs. form of CLOVER.
Claver sb.4, obs. form of CLEAVERS.
