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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Calamanco Cat (A).
 
A tortoise-shell cat. Calamanco is a glossy woollen fabric, sometimes striped or variegated. It is the Spanish word Calamáco.   1
 


 Cal’abash.Calam’ity. 

 
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