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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CAAL, n. A pall of smoke.Rxb.(D) 1925 E. C. Smith Mang Howes an Knowes 17:
An, ferrer up the waeter yet plain ti ma aiger lookeen, hang another caal, leike a bruch roond a muin.