cliabhán, m. (gs. & npl. -áin, gpl. ~).1. Cradle. Ón g~, from the cradle, from infancy. Ó chliabhán go cróchar, from the cradle to the grave. ~ caolaigh, basket cot. Ind:~ taca, cradle. 2. (a) Wicker cage. ~ éan, bird-trap. (b)~ cinn, muzzle (for animal). 3. Dim. of cliabh 3.