CAUF

Etymology 1

Noun

cauf (plural cauves)

A chest with holes for keeping fish alive in water.

Etymology 2

Phonetic respelling.

Noun

cauf (plural cauves)

Pronunciation spelling of calf.

Source: Wiktionary


Cauf, n. Etym: [Perh. akin to Celtic caff, cav, cau, L. cavus hollow, or to L. caphinus, Gr.

Definition: A chest with holes for keeping fish alive in water. Philips.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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