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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Calangear, n. [f. ME. calange, variant of chalange: cf. Challangear.] An accuser, plaintiff. —1492 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 63.
To eschew greitt trubill and daynger that hes bene sustenit … be calangears quhilkis accept thame to the court of processis and dilatour
