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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1714, 1768
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CAMRICK, CAMRECK, n. Cambric. Known to Abd.19, Abd.22, Fif.10 1938. Also attrib. Cf. Cammer.Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore 110:
But o' the bony things that they had there, Of silks an' camricks costly fine an' rare, I canna name the half.Ayr. 1714 in Arch. and Hist. Coll. Ayr and Wgt. (1880) II. 188:
To 3 yards and 3 nails Camreck muslin at 5. 8. 6d. p.y.
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