Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SHAMBO, n. Also -oe, -eau. Sc. variants of Eng. chamois, shammy, goatskin leather. Also attrib.Sc. 1702 Foulis Acct. Bk. (S.H.S.) 306:
For 3 pair shambo gloves . . . £2. 11. 0.Abd. 1711 W. Meston Poet. Wks. (1802) 163:
A Chapman next, with face like flambo, And buttocks wrapt in Dantzic shambo.Sc. 1720 Caled. Mercury (15 Dec.):
John Kincaid Shambo-Breek Maker.Rs. 1755 W. MacGill Old Ross-shire (1909) 154:
5 large Shamboe skins for lyning breeches and pockets . . . 7s. 6d.Per. 1816 J. Duff Poems 56:
Glove o' kid an' shambo leathers.
