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View synonyms for calf love

calf love

calf love

noun

  1. temporary infatuation or love of an adolescent for a member of the opposite sex Also calledpuppy love
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of calf love1

First recorded in 1815–25
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Example Sentences

Just after I was put to my prenticeship, having made free choice of the tailoring trade, I had a terrible stound of calf-love.

It meant more to Angus, who presently suffered a severe attack of calf-love.

But, Charlie, Ill no draw back in my word to you, if yell just put off for a year or twa this calf-love connexion.

Is it possible that a man can come back across the years to his calf-love?

I would only fain try a years probation in case its but calf-love.

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