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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶CAUMSHELL, n. The clamshell or scallop, Pecten (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 129). [If not a corruption of clam, the first element might poss. be associated with Calm, n., but the authenticity of the word is doubtful. Connection with Kamshell is most improbable.]
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"Caumshell n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 Dec 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/snd00088304>
