The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Clich'e \Cli`ch['e]"\, n. [F. clich['e], from clicher to
   stereotype.]
   1. A stereotype plate or any similar reproduction of
      ornament, or lettering, in relief.
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   2. a trite or obvious remark.

   Syn: platitude, banality, commonplace, bromide.
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   Clich['e] casting, a mode of obtaining an impression from a
      die or woodcut, or the like, by striking it suddenly upon
      metal which has been fused and is just becoming solid;
      also, the casting so obtained.
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