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    Patwa headword

    Rolling calf

    /ROH-lin KAHF/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Demonic calf"
    Definition
    A terrifying folklore creature: a huge ghost calf with blazing eyes and chains dragging behind it.
    Example
    "Don't walk late or rolling calf will get yuh."
    Origin
    Folklore, rural myth.

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