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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Calȝe, n. [F. écaille.] A scale. —1586 Treas. Acc. MS. .
Thre vnce of reid and ȝallow thred to sew on the calȝeis vpoun ilk scheit and heid pece [for a horse]
