▪ I.clavie,a.Her. [a. F. clavé(see Littré), f. L. clāvis key.] Key-shaped. Also clavieda. 1572J. Bossewell Armorie, 94 b, The field is gules, a Crosse doble clauie d'Argent. This Crosse ought to be figured as a double warded key. ▪ II.clavie var. of clavel.