Obs. rare–1. [Perh. suggested by ‘calino custure me,’ the corrupt form of a popular Irish melody, frequently mentioned c. 1600 (Cf. Shaks., Hen. V., IV. iv. 4, and editors.) But cf. also F. calin ‘a beggarly rogue or lazie vagabond that counterfeits disease’ (Cotgr.).]
1599. Nashe, Lenten Stuffe, 24. Amongst our English harmonious calinos, one is vp with the excellence of the browne bill … another playes his prizes in print.
