callant
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of callant
1710–20; < Dutch kalant fellow, chap, customer < Old North French caland customer
Example Sentences
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"It's no him," resumed Sandy, "but a wee bit of a callant they ca' Jamie."
From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James
“The callant had suck a muckle head,” was the retort, “I was doin’ my best to mak’ it look respectable.”
From Sir James Young Simpson and Chloroform (1811-1870) Masters of Medicine by Gordon, Henry Laing
"Yes, sir," said George; "but this callant has never been to sea afore."
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 by Various
The description agrees unco weel, sir," said James; "for mony a sober Christian and mony a royit callant lie thegither below yon grassy divot, withoot bein sensible o' the company they keep.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 by Various
A soft-spoken callant wi' reddish hair—a puir thin sort o' body wi' a ferrety face.
From The Bushranger's Secret by Clarke, Henry, Mrs.
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