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Definition for CALVE
CAL'VA-RY
CAL'VER
CALVE
, v.i. [càv; from calf; Sax.
calfian
.]
To bring forth young, as a cow.
In a metaphorical sense, and sometimes by way of reproach, as when applied to the human race, to bring forth; to produce.
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