Kallev

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

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

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkaləf/

Noun

Kallev n (plural Kalver or Kälver, diminutive Källevje)

1. (Ripuarian) calf (young bovine animal)