First Known Use: 14th century
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cattle
noun plural cat·tle \ˈka-təl\
: cows, bulls, or steers that are kept on a farm or ranch for meat or milk
Full Definition of CATTLE
1
: domesticated quadrupeds held as property or raised for use; specifically : bovine animals on a farm or ranch
2
: human beings especially en masse
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Origin of CATTLE
Middle English catel, from Anglo-French katil, chatel personal property, from Medieval Latin capitale, from Latin, neuter of capitalis of the head — more at capital
CATTLE Defined for Kids
cattle
noun cat·tle \ˈka-təl\
plural cattle
Definition of CATTLE for Kids
: domestic animals with four feet and especially cows, bulls, and calves
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