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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Callaberd, n. [e.m.E. calleper (1588), calliper, app. a variant of calibre.] Callipers. —1571 Treas. Acc. MS. 148.
Making of certane callaberdis to pas gros culvering, battard, moyane, sacart, dowbill and singill falcone bullettis
