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calvish, a.|ˈkɑːvɪʃ|
[f. calf1 + -ish.]
1. Resembling a calf; calf-like, doltish, stupid.
b. Of or addicted to calf-worship.
1570Piththy Note Papists (Collier) 4 The Bul bewitcht his caluish braine. 1660Gauden Brounrig 48 He was transported with just indignation against the calvish Idolaters. 1834Beckford Italy II. 71 Her Majesty's absolute commands having swept females off the stage, their parts are acted by calvish young fellows.
2. nonce-use. [f. calf2.] Pertaining to the calf of the leg (with pun on prec. sense).
1826Lamb Let. in Final Mem. viii. (1850) 210 The cramp..clawing me in the calvish part of my nature, makes me ever and anon roar bullishly. |