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claire

[klair] Origin

Claire

[klair]
noun
1.
Ina, 1892–1985, U.S. actress.
2.
a female given name, form of Clara.
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Claire
fem. proper name, from Fr., fem. of clair lit. "light, bright," from L. clarus "clear, bright, distinct" (see clear).
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