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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Camber, n. [f. camb Came v., perh. after a Flem. kammer.] A comber (of wool). —1601 Conv. Burghs II. 117.
[The Flemings] Iohne Sturman, camber, … Jaques de le Rudge, camber and spyner, … George Baert, plotter and camber
