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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Calvinist, Calwynist, n. [e.m.E. (1579).] —1561 Misc. Maitl. C. III. 290 (nether ane papist nor ane Calwynist). 1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. 141 (the conuenticle of the Caluinistes). 1596 Dalr. II. 291/10 (Jhone Knox the cheif minister of the Caluinistes).
