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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Colace, Collace, n. [e.m.E. caleche (1666), calash (1679), F. calèche.] A light carriage with low wheels. —1685 Misc. Hist. Soc. I. 316.
We went in a colace drawn by an horse c 1696 Wemyss Corr. 156.
I will alow your sister to waitt one you, … so you may send the collace for hir one Tewsday
