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Calender
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Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. A machine, used for the purpose of giving cloth, paper, etc., a smooth, even, and glossy or glazed surface, by cold or hot pressure, or for watering them and giving them a wavy appearance. It consists of two or more cylinders revolving nearly in contact, with the necessary apparatus for moving and regulating.
2. One who pursues the business of calendering. My good friend the calender. Cawper.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
One of a sect or order of fantastically dressed or painted dervishes.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To press between rollers for the purpose of making smooth and glossy, or wavy, as woolen and silk stuffs, linens, paper, etc. Ure.