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Calving
Calve Calve (k[aum]v), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Calved 3; p. pr. & vb. n. Calving.] [AS. cealfian. See Calf.] 1. To bring forth a calf. ``Their cow calveth.' --Job xxi. 10. 2. To bring forth young; to produce offspring. Canst thou mark when the hinds do calve? --Job xxxix. 1. The grassy clods now calved. --Molton.
Calvinism
Calvinism Cal"vin*ism, n. [Cf. F. Calvinisme.] The theological tenets or doctrines of John Calvin (a French theologian and reformer of the 16th century) and his followers, or of the so-called calvinistic churches. Note: The distinguishing doctrines of this system, usually termed the five points of Calvinism, are original sin or total depravity, election or predestination, particular redemption, effectual calling, and the perseverance of the saints. It has been subject to many variations and modifications in different churches and at various times.
Calvinist
Calvinist Cal"vin*ist, n. [Cf. F. Calviniste.] A follower of Calvin; a believer in Calvinism.
Calvinistic
Calvinistic Cal`vin*is"tic, Calvinistical Cal`vin*is"tic*al, a. Of or pertaining to Calvin, or Calvinism; following Calvin; accepting or Teaching Calvinism. ``Calvinistic training.' --Lowell.
Calvinistical
Calvinistic Cal`vin*is"tic, Calvinistical Cal`vin*is"tic*al, a. Of or pertaining to Calvin, or Calvinism; following Calvin; accepting or Teaching Calvinism. ``Calvinistic training.' --Lowell.
Calvinize
Calvinize Cal"vin*ize, v. t. To convert to Calvinism.

Meaning of Calvin from wikipedia

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- John Calvin (/ˈkælvɪn/; Middle French: Jehan Cauvin; French: Jean Calvin [ʒɑ̃ kalvɛ̃]; 10 July 1509 – 27 May 1564) was a French theologian, pastor and...
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