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calling

[kaw-ling] / ˈkɔ lɪŋ /


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Some years before, I had noted among the callans at Mr Lorimore's school a long soople laddie, who, like all bairns that grow fast and tall, had but little smeddum.

From The Annals of the Parish; or, the chronicle of Dalmailing during the ministry of the Rev. Micah Balwhidder by Galt, John

About half-past four o’clock, a movement was seen among the callans at the braehead, and a shout announced that a carriage was in sight. 

From The Ayrshire Legatees, or, the Pringle family by Galt, John




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