CATTLE


Meaning of CATTLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈka-t ə l ]

noun plural

Etymology: Middle English catel, from Anglo-French katil, chatel personal property, from Medieval Latin capitale, from Latin, neuter of capitalis of the head — more at capital

Date: 14th century

1. : domesticated quadrupeds held as property or raised for use ; specifically : bovine animals on a farm or ranch

2. : human beings especially en masse

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.