heifer Meaning, Definition & Usage

Heif"er noun

Etymology

OE. hayfare, AS. heáhfore, heáfore; the second part of this word seems akin to AS. fearr bull, ox; akin to OHG. farro, G. farre, D. vaars, heifer, G. färse, and perh. to Gr. , , calf, heifer.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A young cow.