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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1817
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‡CAILLICH, n. “A revolving wooden roof ventilator placed on the very top of the roof” (Arg.1 1935).Arg. 1817 Master Joiner's Ledger (per Arg.1):
To making one Caillich for Town Mill.
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