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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Comber, n. [e.m.E. comber, combre (16th c.), ME. komber (rare), var. of kumbre Cumber n.] Trouble. —1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Iter.
Iustice aires suld be halden … for stanching of combers, slauchters, riefes, thieftes [etc.] c1610 Melville Mem. 39.
Till hender the yong princes prosperous proceedingis and till hald him in continuell comber
