First Known Use: 15th century
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clement
adjective clem·ent \ˈkle-mənt\
: not too hot or too cold
Full Definition of CLEMENT
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: inclined to be merciful : lenient <a clement judge>
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Origin of CLEMENT
Middle English, from Latin clement-, clemens
Clement
biographical name Clem·ent \ˈkle-mənt\
Definition of CLEMENT
name of 14 popes: especially VII (Giulio de' Me*di*ci \ˈme-də-(ˌ)chē\ ) 1478–1534 (pope 1523–34)
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