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Kallef
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Central Franconian
Alternative forms
gmw-cfr Kallev most of Ripuarian
gmw-cfr Kauv westernmost Ripuarian
Etymology
From gmw-cfr goh calf, northern variant of goh kalb, from gmw-cfr gem-pro *kalbaz.
Pronunciation
gmw-cfr /ˈkaləf/
Noun
gmw-cfr noun n plural Kalwer or Kälwer diminutive Källefche
gmw-cfr Moselle Franconian calf young bovine animal
gmw-cfr Baby animals Cattle
Luxembourgish
Etymology
From lb goh calf, northern variant of goh kalb, from lb gem-pro *kalbaz. Cognate with de Kalb, nl kalf, en calf, is kálfur, fy keal.
Pronunciation
lb /ˈkalef/ [ˈkɑ.ləf]
Noun
n Kaalwer Källefchen
calf young bovine animal
lb Baby animals Cattle