ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CALF
Old English cealf; related to Old Norse kālfr, Gothic kalbō, Old High German kalba.
Definition of calf in the English dictionary
The first definition of calf in the dictionary is the young of cattle, esp domestic cattle related adjective vituline. Other definition of calf is the young of certain other mammals, such as the buffalo, elephant, giraffe, and whale. Calf is also a large piece of floating ice detached from an iceberg, etc.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CALF»
The term «calf» is very widely used and occupies the
15.608 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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8 QUOTES WITH «CALF»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
calf.
The lion and the calf shall lie down together but the calf won't get much sleep.
My days are spent wrangling children, chipping dried manure from boots, washing jeans, and frying calf nuts.
I am still feeling my calf strain, so I have been unable to train this week. I will again have to sit out the weekend action, but the lads are climbing ever higher to safety.
Stay away from milk. It is nature's perfect food - but only if you are a calf.
I have a stab wound on my left hip and one on my thigh and a slash mark across my right calf. I have a bottle stab wound on my left calf.
A good education is usually harmful to a dancer. A good calf is better than a good head.
On the farm, I had chores. I had a calf. We had a herd of cattle in the pasture. We'd go and get me a calf at a cow auction with Amish people, which I would raise. I gave it a bottle every day, in this cute little coop, like a giant dog coop almost. I've always been a big animal person.
Veal, by definition, is the product of a sick, anemic, deliberately malnourished calf, a newborn dragged away from his mother in the first hours of life. Veal calves are dealt the harshest of punishments for the least essential of meats.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CALF»
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calf in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
calf and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Calf Rearing: A Practical Guide
"Calf Rearing is recognised as one of the most informative and accessible guides on the subject, covering growth, nutrition, health and behaviour, with descriptions of various calf raising systems and facilities.
So many quotations from The Little Golden Calf have entered everyday Russian speech that it stands alongside the works of Griboyedov, Pushkin, and Gogol for its profound effect on Russian language and culture.
Ilʹi︠a︡ Ilʹf, Evgeniĭ Petrov, 2009
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Buffalo
Calf Road Woman: The Story of a Warrior of the ...
Based on true events, this epic tale of love and war is an inspiring journey through one of history’s most moving sagas.
Joseph Agonito, Rosemary Agonito, 2005
Introduces the rodeo sport of calf roping, including its origins and history, the techniques used in the sport, and the rules of competition.
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In the Charcuterie: Making Sausage, Salumi, Pates, Roasts, ...
If it's sausage you crave, grind, case, link, loop and smoke your own kolbász. This book will help you fill your larder with jars of suet and drippings, tubs of flavoured butter and pots of confit.
Toponia Miller, Taylor Boetticher, 2014
Describes the growth of a calf from birth to adulthood, and what life is like on the farm.
Jillian Powell, Julian Powell, 2001
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Calf Crop: Biotechnology of Reproduction
The book discusses topics such as: approved techniques for controlling the estrous cycle in cattle; managing follicular growth with progesterone, estrogens, and prostaglandins; freezing, thawing, and transfer of cattle embryos; application ...
Michael J. Fields, Robert S. Sand, Joel V. Yelich, 2001
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Calf Roping: The World Champion's Guide for Winning Runs
World champion Roy Cooper tells how to compete and win, and offers step-by-step instruction for the beginner in this event.
Roy Cooper, Randy Witte, 1984
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Calf and Heifer Rearing
"This volume considers every aspect of calf rearing, from physiological principles to practical systems.
Philip C. Garnsworthy, 2005
This book was purchased with money donated to the library by the TH EAST GREY JUNIOR FARMERS.
Bill Thickett, Dan Mitchell, Bryan Hallows, 1988
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CALF»
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calf is used in the context of the following news items.
Calf of stray cow delights SPCA's Cape farmyard
Cape Town - A “delightful” calf has joined a farmyard of stray animals at the SPCA in Cape Town after one of its jersey cows gave birth at the ... «News24, Jul 15»
Calf ear tags alert farmers to early signs of pneumonia
Using specialist ear tags to alert farmers to increases in calf body temperature has been shown to enable pneumonia to be picked up early, ... «FarmersWeekly, Jul 15»
Herd welcomes 'Congo' newest calf at San Diego Zoo
SAN DIEGO — A Ugandan giraffe born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park two weeks ago joined his herd Monday in the East Africa habitat. «fox5sandiego.com, Jul 15»
Neonate male rhino calf rescued
A neonate male rhino calf was rescued in Assam's Kaziranga National Park today and handed over to the nearby Centre for Wildlife ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
Living history: Spruce Grove farmer wins bull calf
Living history: Spruce Grove farmer wins bull calf. By hbull Today at 12:10 a.m.. Email Tweet Sign up for Breaking News Alerts. news Wadena, 56482. hbull. «Wadena Pioneer Journal, Jul 15»
One month to Netball World Cup: Green says calf feeling really good
Australian Diamonds vice-captain Green remains unphased by her calf injury, which meant managed court time during the 2015 ANZ ... «Netball Scoop, Jul 15»
Greenwich Land Trust Plans Kayak Trip To Shell, Calf Islands
GREENWICH, Conn. -- Join The Greenwich Land Trust from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for an exploratory excursion to Shell Island and a ... «The Daily Voice, Jul 15»
Loss of Miguel Cabrera to disabled list could end Tigers' reign in AL …
Miguel Cabrera to miss six weeks with calf strain ... first baseman Miguel Cabrera is expected to miss six weeks with a Grade 3 left calf strain. «SI.com, Jul 15»
Setbacks for Reid, Goldsack but recruit ready
THE RUN of bad luck for Collingwood defender Ben Reid has continued, with the Magpies suspecting his latest setback is a calf strain. «AFL.com.au, Jul 15»
Pics from the farm of one of the country's best calf-to-beef producers
... and he notes farms were problem calves have originated from. Farrell says he targets a healthy-looking calf that is at least 60kg live weight. «Agriland, Jul 15»
