First Known Use: before 12th century
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heifer
noun heif·er \ˈhe-fər\
: a young female cow; especially : one that has not had a calf
Full Definition of HEIFER
: a young cow; especially : one that has not had a calf
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Origin of HEIFER
Middle English hayfare, from Old English hēahfore
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heifer
noun heif·er \ˈhe-fər\
Definition of HEIFER for Kids
: a young cow
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