First Known Use: before 12th century
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calve
verb \ˈkav, ˈkäv\
of a cow : to give birth to a calf
calvedcalv·ing
Full Definition of CALVE
intransitive verb
1
: to give birth to a calf; also : to produce offspring
2
of an ice mass : to separate or break so that a part becomes detached
transitive verb
1
: to produce by birth
2
of an ice mass : to let become detached
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Origin of CALVE
Middle English, from Old English cealfian, from cealf calf
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calve
verb \ˈkav, ˈkäv\
calvedcalv·ing
Definition of CALVE for Kids
: to give birth to a calf <The cow calved in the barn.>
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