seacliff en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English sæclif (also in plural see clyues), from Old English sǣclif (“cliff by the sea, seacliff”), equivalent to sea + cliff.
Meanings
- A cliff that abuts the sea, formed by sea erosion.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| seacliffs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| sea cliff | alternative | lexicographic | |
| sea-cliff | alternative | lexicographic |