(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:18:46

Cal`a*man"co (?), n. [LL. calamancus, calamacus; cf. camelaucum; a head covering made of camel's hair, NGr. , and F. calmande a woolen stuff.]

A glossy woolen stuff, plain, striped, or checked.

"a gay calamanco waistcoat."

Tatler.

 

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