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KAAG. A Manx or Gaelic term for a forelock, stopper, or linch-pin.

KABBELOW. Cod-fish which has been salted and hung for a few days, but

not thoroughly dried. Also, a dish of cod mashed.

KABOZIR. A chief or governor on the African coast.

KABURNS. The old name for nippers.

KAFILA. A well-known Eastern word, meaning a party with camels

travelling or sojourning; but it was also applied by our early voyagers

to convoys of merchant ships.

KAIA. An old term for a quay or wharf.

KAIQUE. _See_ CAIQUE.

KALBAZ, OR HALBAZ. Pronounced _kalva_; one of the best Turkish

delicacies, composed of honey, must, and almonds, beat up together.

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