Etymology of the English word clavate
the English word clavate
derived from the Latin word clavatus (furnished, decorated with nails, studs)
derived from the Classical Latin word clava (club; club, cudgel; staff; golf-club)
derived from the Late Latin word clavare (nail, furnish, fasten with nails)
derived from the Latin word clavus (callus, wart, tumor; nail, spike, rivet)
derived from the Latin word ata