clavis – English noun declension

Noun: clavis

Singular	clavis
Plural	clavises; claves

Iron clavis, the solid web-shaped at the edges to fit the wards in the lock, and having a pointed broach and a kite-formed looped haft. [1873, “Proceedings of the Association”, in Journal of the British Archaeological Association, volume 29, April 9th, page 202:]
His hands were restrained by means of a clavis and bolt (of iron), appropriated to each wrist, and united by a padlock. [1904, B. O. Flower, “Editorials”, in B. O. Flower, editor, The Arena, volume 32, VI. Dr. Bell shows how hopeless insanity was a fruit of public parsimony, page 540, column 2:]
Homer, with a clavis, I have had possession of some years. [1784 July 12, William Cowper, “To the Rev. William Unwin.”, in Robert Southey, editor, The Works of William Cowper, with a Life of the Author, volume 5, published 1836, page 54:]
There are many disadvantages in using a clavis intended for another country, which necessarily includes plants that are absent from our islands while it omits some that are present and neglects the peculiarities of our island flora. [1921, Alexander Irvine, “Short Notes: Rosa spinosissima×rubiginosa×f. cantiana, forma nova”, in Journal of Botany, British and Foreign, volume 59, number 702, page 180:]

From Latin clāvis (“a key”). Doublet of clave and clef. See: Latin Nouns 'clāvis'.

English noun forms of clavis