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Definition of clifford

clifford

/ˈklɪf.ɚd/
Plural:Cliffords
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clifford Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An English surname of Old English origin, derived from various settlements situated near a ford by a steep bank or cliff.

Example

"The historical archives contained several letters signed by Lord Clifford during the fifteenth century."

2

A masculine given name transferred from the English surname.

Example

"They decided to name their son Clifford in honor of his maternal grandfather."

3

British A village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England, situated along the River Wye near the Welsh border, or a village and civil parish in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England.

• Rhymes for clifford

• Nearby Words

cliffhanger
cliffhanging
clifflike
clifford
cliffside
clifftop
climactic

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from an Old English habitational surname and place name composed of 'clif' (cliff, steep bank) and 'ford' (shallow river crossing), referring to a ford situated by a steep riverbank.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clifford. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clifford
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