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CALF, n.

1. The young of the cow, or of the bovine genus of quadrupeds.
2. In contempt, a dolt an ignorant, stupid person a weak or cowardly man.
3. The thick fleshy part of the leg behind so called from its protuberance.
4. The calves of the lips, in Hosea, signify the pure offerings of prayer, praise and thanks-giving.
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Entry for 'Calf'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​c/calf.html.
 
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