Kallev

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

  • Kalv (Colognian Academy spelling)
  • Kauv (parts of westernmost Ripuarian)
  • Kallef (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

From Old High German calf, northern variant of kalb, from Proto-Germanic *kalbaz.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkaləf/

Noun

Kallev n (plural Kalver or Kälver, diminutive Källevje)

  1. (Ripuarian) calf (young bovine animal)
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