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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1562, 1656-1657
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Calsowmis, Calsons, n. pl. [F. calçons, caleçons. Cf. e.m.E. (17th c.) calsouns, -sunes, -zoons.] Hose, trousers. — 1562 Treasurer's Accounts XI. 163.
To Maister Iohnne Balfoure to the fule, xviij elnis of lynnyng to be sarkis, collouris, calsowmis, and thowsowmis 1656–7 Fam. Rose 368.
For clothe to be calsons to Hewe with knittings to theme
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