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ˈdown-calving, a.
[f. down adv. 37.]
(See quot. 1886.)
1886F. T. Elworthy W. Somerset Word-Bk. 205 Down-calving, in calf, and near the time of calving. (Very com.) 25 Down-calving cows and heifers.—Local advertisement of sale. 1931Daily Express 15 Oct. 9/4 The Dilcock challenge cup for the best down calving cow. 1952J. M. Murray Community Farm (1953) 47 We bought six down-calving shorthorn heifers. |