Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CAMMEL, n. “A crooked piece of wood, used as a hook for hanging any thing on” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2; 1923 Watson W.-B., obs.).
Hence cammelt, adj., crooked: “a cammelt bow” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2).
[See etym. note to Camrell.]
