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But the other side had been so provocative is painting me as a demon, cloven feet, hood, horns in my head, blazing Devil, all of that.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024
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First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of cloven foot was
in the 13th century
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“Cloven foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloven%20foot. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
cloven foot
noun
: a foot (as of a sheep) that has the front part divided into two parts
cloven-footed
adjective
ˌklō-vən-ˈfu̇t-əd
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