| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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A mind of no calibre: of no capacity. A mind of great calibre: of large capacity. Calibre is the bore of a gun, and, figuratively, the bore or compass of one’s intelligence. | 1 |
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“The enemy had generally new arms … of uniform caliber.”—Grant: Memoirs, vol. i. chap. xxxix. p. 572. |
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“We measure men’s calibre by the broadest circle of achievements.”—Chapin: Lessons of Faith, p. 16. |
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