"in-calf" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} in-calf (not comparable)
  1. (dialectal) Of a cow: pregnant. Tags: dialectal, not-comparable Synonyms: incalf Related terms: in calf
    Sense id: en-in-calf-en-adj-LQWNHI6a Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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