klavern

Definition

A local unit of the Ku Klux Klan.

Etymology

Blend of Klan + tavern.

Example Sentences

• "“I read a story about the klan in a national magazine. I decided, just for kicks, to see if I could obtain membership. Well, I got my membership card. And I was also appointed ‘Great Titan’ to organize and set up a klavern [local unit] here in Idaho.”"