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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Calaba(r), Callabar, n. [ME. calabre (14th c.), e.m.E. calaber (mod. calabar), possibly from F. Calabre Calabria.] A kind of fur. — 1503 Treas. Acc. II. 221.
For vj tymir of pured calabar to the samyn [goun] 1504 Ib. 330.
For calabar powtis to the body of the samyn [goun] 1506 Ib. III. 265.
For ane mantill of callabar to parfourme the said goun 1612 Bk. Rates 305.
Furres called calaba, untawed the timber, … tawed [etc.]