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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Comin(g) cloth, n. Also: comming. [e.m.E. combing cloth (17th c.), replacing Sc. camyng claith.] A cloth placed over the shoulders during the combing of the hair. 1603 Montgomery Mem. 251.
For two yards and ane half of lan [= lawn] to be ane comincloth; … fyue yards of perllin to my comincloth 1681 Fam. Rose 372.
3 ells of muslin for a comming cloth 1701 Ib. 390.
2¼ ells of floured musline, … for coming cloth and apron
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