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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Calking, vbl. n. [f. Calk v.] Chalking. —1562-3 Winȝet I. 2/23. Ib. 33/32.
Thair apperit ane daingerous seditioun in Edinburgh, throw calking of the durris on euery syde
