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 Corker or Calker.Cor’moran’. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Corking-pins.
 
Pins at one time used by ladies to keep curls on the forehead fixed and in trim.   1
 


 Corker or Calker.Cor’moran’. 

 
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