CLEVER

adjective Etymology: Middle English cliver, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish dialect kløver alert, skillful Date: circa 1595 1. skillful or adroit in using the hands or body ; nimble , mentally quick and resourceful , marked by wit or ingenuity , 3. dialect good , easy to use or handle, ~ish adjective ~ly adverb ~ness noun Synonyms: see: ~ see: intelligent