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calkMain Entry: 2calk Variant(s): or caulk \ˈkȯk\ Function: noun Etymology: probably alteration of calkin, from Middle English kakun, from Middle Dutch or Middle French dial.; Middle Dutch calcoen horse's hoof, from Middle French dial. (Walloon) calcain heel, from Latin calcaneum, from calc-, calx heel Date: 1587 : a cleat on the shoe of a horse to prevent slipping; also : a similar device worn on the sole of a shoe
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