Obs. rare. Also canalia. [a. It. canaglia; see next.] = next.
1605. B. Jonson, Volpone, II. ii. 73. Clamours of the Canaglia.
1681. P. Rycaut, trans. Gracian’s Critick, 231. Not trusting to these vile Canalia.
a. 1734. North, Exam., II. iv. ¶ 141. 306. Low Plebeian Invention, proper only for a Canaglia of Poltroons.
