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Clive

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(klīv)

noun

a masculine name

Origin: < the surname

Clive, Robert Baron Clive of Plassey 1725-74; Brit. soldier & statesman: established Brit. control of India

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British soldier and statesman who was instrumental in securing Great Britain's interests in India.

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