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 Chivy or Chivvy.Chloe, 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Chlo’e (Klo’ee).
 
The shepherdess beloved by Daphnis in the pastoral romance of Longus, entitled Daphnis and Chloë. St. Pierre’s tale of Paul and Virginia is founded on the exquisite romance of Longus.   1
   Prior calls Mrs. Centlivre “Cloe.”   2
 


 Chivy or Chivvy.Chloe, 

 
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