Hypertext Webster Gateway: "clique"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Clique \Clique\, n. [F., fr. OF. cliquer to click. See {Click},
v. i.]
A narrow circle of persons associated by common interests or
for the accomplishment of a common purpose; -- generally used
in a bad sense.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Clique \Clique\, v. i.
To To associate together in a clannish way; to act with
others secretly to gain a desired end; to plot; -- used with
together.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
clique
n : an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose [syn: {coterie},
{ingroup}, {inner circle}, {pack}, {camp}]
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