| heifer | <zoology> A young cow. Origin: OE. Hayfare, AS. Heahfore, heafore; the second part of this word seems akin to AS. Fearr bull, ox; akin to OHG. Farro, G. Farre, D. Vaars, heifer, G. Farse, and perh. To Gr, calf, heifer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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