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 Calibre [kal’i-ber].Cal’ico. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Caliburn.
 
Same as Excalibur, King Arthur’s well-known sword. (See SWORD.)   1
       
“Onward Arthur paced, with hand
On Caliburn’s resistless brand.”
       
Scott: Bridal of Triermain.
 


 Calibre [kal’i-ber].Cal’ico. 

 
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