beeves

[ beevz ]

noun

1. a plural of beef.

beeves

/ biːvz /

noun

1. archaic.
   the plural of beef

Example Sentences

“The Navy captured a rebel ship off the coast of New Haven, filled with sheep and beeves.”

From Literature

With three employees, they can process about 10 beeves and 10 hogs every week.

From Washington Times

Others who go to court a gentlewoman, daughter of a rich house, if they are rivals, bring their own beeves and sheep along; her friends ought to be feasted, gifts are due to her; would any dare to live at her expense?”

From Literature

But if you raid the beeves, I see destruction for ship and crew.

From Literature

The silken beeves of Helios were dead.

From Literature