noun
beefer
Beefer (noun) means a cow raised for its meat rather than its milk.
noun
1
A cow raised for its meat rather than its milk.
"We usually reckon if a cow does not respond to good food at the pail, that she is "putting it on her back"; that is, she fattens, and is thus more of a beefer than a milker, and should not be retained for milking purpose."
— Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, Journal (1916)
2
(informal) Someone who gives information to the police about criminals.
3
Someone with a strong, muscular build.
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Etymology
Formed from beef and the suffix -er.
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What is the meaning of beefer?
"beefer" (noun) means a cow raised for its meat rather than its milk.
What is another word for beefer?
Other words for "beefer" include informant.
What are the different meanings of beefer?
"beefer" has 3 main meanings: 1. A cow raised for its meat rather than its milk; 2. (informal) Someone who gives information to the police about criminals; 3. Someone with a strong, muscular build.
