Leppy (Noun)
Meaning
Motherless calf in a range herd of cattle.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cowboys had to keep a close eye on the leppy in the herd to make sure it didn't get trampled or lost.
- A leppy calf will often follow any cow that will tolerate it, in search of milk and companionship.
- The rancher made sure to provide extra feed and care for the leppy in the herd, as it was more vulnerable to disease and predators.
- As the days passed, the leppy began to thrive, growing stronger and more confident in its place among the other cattle.
- The cowboys took turns bottle-feeding the leppy, trying to give it the best chance of survival in the harsh range environment.