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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1966
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CALLACH, n. Also calach (Cai. 1972 D. Omand Cai. Book 244). A cock, rooster. Gael.Cai. 1966 Edb. John o' Groat Liter. Soc. 4:
Then off a spardan shoved three hens In a bag wi' 'e callach too.
[Gael. coileach, id.]
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