Clavers

/ˈkleɪvərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of claver; multiple people who chatter or gossip, or instances of idle talk.

Etymology

From 'claver' (chatterer, gossip) + plural '-s'. Scottish dialect.

Kelly Says

In small Scottish communities, identifying the 'clavers' was essential social knowledge—these were the people who'd spread news (and rumors) through the village faster than you could say 'good morning.'

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