A topographic surname from Old English - someone who lived near a cliff (Old English clif). / A male given name transferred from the surname. Popular in Britain in mid-twentieth century.

A group of modern Aramaic languages evolved from Middle Aramaic dialects around 1200 AD.

Not characteristic of or befitting a seaman.

(not comparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion. / (comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner.