CALENDER

calender. Calender, v.t. to give linen a gloss, to smooth

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Cal″en‐der (?), n. [[F. calandre, LL. calendra, corrupted fr. L. cylindrus a cylinder, Gr. ���������. See Cylinider.]] 1. 1. 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.
2. 2. One who pursues the business of calendering.
My good friend the calender. Cawper.