Cliff

[A-S. clif, cliof, cleof, from cleofan, clifan, to cleave, split; O. Sax. clif; D. klif and klip, Icel. klif, Dan. & Ger. klippe, Sw. klippa. Cf. Lat. clivus, a hill. Cf. CLEFT.] A high, steep rock; a precipice.

As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale, and midway leaves the storm, Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head. Goldsmith.

(Mus.) See CLEF.