Crossword-Solution: CALENDER
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Calender | n. | 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. |
| Calender | n. | One who pursues the business of calendering. |
| Calender | n. | To press between rollers for the purpose of making smooth and glossy, or wavy, as woolen and silk stuffs, linens, paper, etc. |
| Calender | n. | One of a sect or order of fantastically dressed or painted dervishes. |
We have 5 clues for the answer “CALENDER”
| Clue | Answers |
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| Glossy finish on paper. | 1 answer |
| Machine in a paper plant | 1 answer |
| Paper-making machine | 1 answer |
| Press between rollers to glaze, as paper, cloth, etc. | 1 answer |
| Dervish | 14 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
An inflammatory disease of the skin, characterized by the
presence of redness and itching, an eruption of small vesicles, and the
discharge of a watery exudation, which often dries up, leaving the skin
covered with crusts; -- called also tetter, milk crust, and salt rheum.
Hint 2 anagram
CEAZEM
Hint 3 another clue
eruption
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Sentences with CALENDER (5)
Unlike the young man in the Eastern tale--who is described as a one-eyed almanac, if I am not mistaken, Mr Pinch?--’ ‘A one-eyed calender, I think, sir,’ faltered Tom.
Clouston remarks (in litt.): “Much of the groundwork of these clever imitations of the Arabian Nights has been, directly or indirectly, derived from Eastern sources; for instance, in the so-called Tartar tales, the adventures of the Young Calender find parallels, (1) in the well-known Bidpai tale of the Bráhman, the Sharpers and the Goat (Kalila and Dimna, Pánchatantra, Hitopadesa, &c.) and (2) in the worldwide story of the Farmer who outwitted the Six Men (Indian Antiquary, vol.
Away went Gilpin, out of breath, And sore against his will, Till at his friend the Calender’s His horse at last stood still.
Honest man, says the calender, do not put yourself into a passion; we should be very sorry to give you the least occasion; but, on the contrary, we are ready to receive your commands.
After this misfortune, I shaved my beard and eye-brows, and took the habit of a calender, which I now wear.
Quotes with CALENDER (3)
Osman and Prideep had been in my employment for some weeks. Every Friday I would take the to lunch. It was the high point of their calender. During the meal I would harangue them as a reminder of what they had been hired for: but my orations never seemed to increase their output. I realised later that, in the East, a commitment to produce does not automatically accompany employment.
Yesterday was the last day on the calender of the past. Tomorrow will be the first day on the calender of the future. Today is both the first and the last day of the present. Use it well.
Didn't people call New Year's the loneliest night on the calender? She took comfort in knowing somewhere on the planet, someone might be as miserable as she was.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: Crossroads, NYT.
Used 4 times in crossword archives (1951–2003).