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Calf :: Calf (n.) The young of the cow, or of the Bovine family of quadrupeds. Also, the young of some other mammals, as of the elephant, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, and whale..

Calf :: Calf (n.) The fleshy hinder part of the leg below the knee.

Mooncalf :: Mooncalf (n.) A dolt; a stupid fellow.

Gelatine :: Gelatine (n.) Animal jelly; glutinous material obtained from animal tissues by prolonged boiling. Specifically (Physiol. Chem.), a nitrogeneous colloid, not existing as such in the animal body, but formed by the hydrating action of boiling water on the collagen of various kinds of connective tissue (as tendons, bones, ligaments, etc.). Its distinguishing character is that of dissolving in hot water, and forming a jelly on cooling. It is an important ingredient of calf's-foot jelly, isinglass, gl

Mugget :: Mugget (n.) The small entrails of a calf or a hog.

Calf :: Calf (n.) Leather made of the skin of the calf; especially, a fine, light-colored leather used in bookbinding; as, to bind books in calf..

Pate :: Pate (n.) The skin of a calf's head.

Accession :: Accession (n.) A mode of acquiring property, by which the owner of a corporeal substance which receives an addition by growth, or by labor, has a right to the part or thing added, or the improvement (provided the thing is not changed into a different species). Thus, the owner of a cow becomes the owner of her calf..

Slink :: Slink (n.) The young of a beast brought forth prematurely, esp. a calf brought forth before its time..

Vellum :: Vellum (n.) A fine kind of parchment, usually made from calfskin, and rendered clear and white, -- used as for writing upon, and for binding books..

Vell :: Vell (n.) The salted stomach of a calf, used in making cheese; a rennet bag..

Calf :: Calf (n.) A small island near a larger; as, the Calf of Man..

Sparlyre :: Sparlyre (n.) The calf of the leg.

Excalfaction :: Excalfaction (n.) A heating or warming; calefaction.

Bleat :: Bleat (v. i.) To make the noise of, or one like that of, a sheep; to cry like a sheep or calf..

Parchment :: Parchment (n.) The skin of a lamb, sheep, goat, young calf, or other animal, prepared for writing on. See Vellum..

Excalfactive :: Excalfactive (a.) Serving to heat; warming.

Keslop :: Keslop (n.) The stomach of a calf, prepared for rennet..

Shammy :: Shammy (n.) A soft, pliant leather, prepared originally from the skin of the chamois, but now made also from the skin of the sheep, goat, kid, deer, and calf. See Shamoying..

Bossy :: Bossy (n.) A cow or calf; -- familiarly so called.

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