"calvish" meaning in English

See calvish in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more calvish [comparative], most calvish [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} calvish (comparative more calvish, superlative most calvish)
  1. Like a calf; stupid.
    Sense id: en-calvish-en-adj-UMP4WlGP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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