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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Caller, Cawer, n. [f. Call v. 3.] A driver. a1500 Henr. Fab. 2230.
The caller cryit: ‘how, haik vpon hicht; Hald draucht’ 1643 Fife Synod 136.
Cadgers, oxin driveris, and load callers 1670 Lauder Journal 240.
40 loads of coalls, … drink money to the cawer
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