Kallev

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Central Franconian[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

  • Kalv (Colognian Academy spelling)
  • Kauv (parts of westernmost Ripuarian)
  • Kallef (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology[edit]

From Old High German calf, northern variant of kalb, from Proto-Germanic *kalbaz.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

Kallev n (plural Kalver or Kälver, diminutive Källevje)

  1. (Ripuarian) calf (young bovine animal)