Obs. rare–1. [f. CALIVER sb. + -ER1.] A soldier armed with a caliver.
1590. Sir J. Smyth, Disc. Weapons, 5. Harquebuziers may skirmish with more dexteritie and certeintie than the Caliverers with their Calivers.
Obs. rare–1. [f. CALIVER sb. + -ER1.] A soldier armed with a caliver.
1590. Sir J. Smyth, Disc. Weapons, 5. Harquebuziers may skirmish with more dexteritie and certeintie than the Caliverers with their Calivers.
