单词 | to slip the calf |
释义 | > as lemmasto slip (cast) the calf b. to slip (cast) the calf: to suffer abortion; said of the cow, also (humorously) of women (obsolete). ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > ill health > a disease > disorders of internal organs > disorders of pregnancy or birth > have or cause pregnancy or birth disorder [verb (intransitive)] > miscarry abort1540 miscarry1560 to slip (cast) the calf1664 to slip her filly1665 the world > health and disease > ill health > animal disease or disorder > disorders of cattle > of cattle: become diseased [verb (intransitive)] > miscarry to slip (cast) the calf1842–71 1664 S. Pepys Diary 19 Sept. (1971) V. 275 Fraizer is so great with..all the ladies at Court, in helping to slip their calfes when there is occasion. 1842–71 H. Stephens Bk. of Farm I. 178 A cow that suffers abortion slips her calf. < as lemmas |
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