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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