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calk

1. calk \'ko.k\ \'ko.-k*r\  or calk.er var of CAULK, CAULKER 
2. calk \'ko.k\ n [prob. alter. of calkin, fr. ME kakun, fr. MD or ONF; MD 
   calcoen] horse's hoof, fr. ONF calcain heel, fr. L calcaneum, fr. calc-, 
   calx heel; akin to Gk ko-lon limb, skelos leg : a tapered piece projecting 
   downward on the shoe of a horse to prevent sl ipping; also : a similar 
   device worn on the sole of a shoe
3. calk vt 1: to furnish with calks  2: to wound with a calk