kjelvd

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From kjelva (“to calve”). Cognate with Icelandic kelfdur. Doublet of kalva.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /çɛl(v)d/, (Folldal, Gudbrand Valley) /çæɽd/

Adjective

kjelvd m or f (neuter singular kjelvt, definite singular and plural kjelvde)

1. bearing a calf

   Synonym: kalva

Derived terms

• kvikkjelvd