qùeva

See also: qué va

Norman

Alternative forms

• chéva, j'va (Jersey)
• ch'fa, ch'va (Guernsey)

Etymology

From Old Northern French [Term?] (compare Old French cheval), from Late Latin caballus (“horse”), from Latin caballus (“pack horse”), of disputed origin (compare Gaulish caballos (“horse”), Ancient Greek καβάλλης (kabállēs, “nag”)).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kva/

Noun

qùeva m (plural qùevâos)

1. (France) horse