'Clavel' definitions:
Definition of 'clavel'
From: GCIDE
- Clevis \Clev"is\, n. [Cf. Cleave to adhere, Clavel.] A piece of metal bent in the form of an oxbow, with the two ends perforated to receive a pin, used on the end of the tongue of a plow, wagen, etc., to attach it to a draft chain, whiffletree, etc.; -- called also clavel, clevy. [1913 Webster] Clew