Obs. or dial. [f. CAVE v.2] An unwieldy toss of the head, or of a limb.
1808. Jamieson, Cave, a stroke, a push; a toss—as signifying to throw up the head. It is applied to the action of an ox or cow. Ibid., Kaive, a tossing of the fore legs, rearing; when followed by prep. up, it denotes climbing.
