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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Came, Cambe, v. [ME. come, combe. Cf. Kame v.] tr. To comb. 1513 Doug. xii. ii. 92.
The byssy knapys … Thar lokrand manys and thar crestis hie Dressys with trelȝeis and camys honestlye 1603 Philotus xix.
Than twasum cummis to cambe ȝour hair
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